Inventory Control & Replenishment Specialist

Workstream; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Hardware in Cypress, California is seeking an Inventory Specialist to oversee inventory accuracy, product flow, and replenishment. You will coordinate receiving, cycle counts, stockroom organization, and inventory controls to keep merchandise available while minimizing shrink and stockouts.

You will train associates on stocking standards, analyze inventory reports, and partner with department leads to reduce excess inventory.

Qualifications

• Strong organization, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze inventory reports and investigate discrepancies.
• Ability to lead associates and coordinate work across departments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely use ladders and material-handling equipment.
• 2+ years of retail inventory, receiving, warehouse, or operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate on-hand quantities through cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and regular department audits.
• Coordinate receiving, check shipments against purchase and transfer documents, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Oversee product replenishment from receiving and stock areas to the sales floor.
• Research negative on-hand balances, damaged merchandise, mispicks, and other inventory variances.
• Organize and maintain receiving, back-stock, overstock, and staging areas for safe and efficient product flow.
• Prepare for and support physical inventories, including count planning, associate training, and variance review.
• Partner with department leads to reduce out-of-stocks, excess inventory, and aged merchandise.
• Follow store procedures for returns, defective goods, transfers, special orders, and vendor credits.
• Train associates on inventory accuracy, stocking standards, product location, and shrink-prevention practices.

Skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Inventory analysis

Leadership

Lifting capability

Tools

Inventory control

Receiving & reconciliation

Cycle counting

Retail replenishment

Shrink prevention

Reporting & analysis

Team training

Job description

Ace Hardware in Cypress, California is seeking an Inventory Specialist to oversee inventory accuracy, product flow, and replenishment. You will coordinate receiving, cycle counts, stockroom organization, and inventory controls to keep merchandise available while minimizing shrink and stockouts.

You will train associates on stocking standards, analyze inventory reports, and partner with department leads to reduce excess inventory.