Inventory Control Specialist

Ace Hardware Corporation; Jefferson City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Retail Group, a division of Ace Hardware Corporation, seeks an Inventory Coordinator for Store 6 in Jefferson City, MO. The role focuses on maintaining store inventory integrity and supporting all replenishment and receiving activities to keep products in the right place at the right time.

This position involves 20–30 hours per week with duties across PO receipt, discrepancy resolution, and collaboration with the Store Support Center.

Qualifications

• Must work independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Retail store experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure POs are properly received from Ace and non-Ace vendors.
• Report inventory discrepancies such as over/short and damages from orders received.
• Work with the freight captain to ensure proper receiving and replenishment upon arrival at the store.
• Ensure all outs are researched by scanning the location using a mobile device, determining cause, and following all processes to correct the errors.
• Utilize Mango reports and programs along with daily cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Follow defective merchandise procedures to ensure credits are received.
• Maintain on hand integrity by reviewing inventory discrepancies and adjusting counts after research.
• Maintain oversight of price changes, location codes, inventory levels, and adjustments.
• Coordinate store preparation for periodic full store physical inventories.
• Participate in Inventory Coordinator training and share knowledge with other associates.
• Collaborate with Store Support Center to ensure proper inventory controls.
• Report and propose solutions for inventory concerns with management.
• Complete other inventory tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Retail experience

Tools

Mango reports

Job description

Ace Retail Group, a division of Ace Hardware Corporation, seeks an Inventory Coordinator for Store 6 in Jefferson City, MO. The role focuses on maintaining store inventory integrity and supporting all replenishment and receiving activities to keep products in the right place at the right time.

This position involves 20–30 hours per week with duties across PO receipt, discrepancy resolution, and collaboration with the Store Support Center.