Inventory Control Specialist

The Fresh Market Inc; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount

Early wage access

401K match

Financial wellness

Paid time off

Insurance

Job summary

The Fresh Market is seeking a hands-on leader to manage store operations, ensuring smooth inbound/outbound deliveries, accurate inventory, and compliance with policies. You will collaborate with department managers to maintain product availability and drive exceptional guest service.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in retail or related fields, experience coordinating teams, and the ability to work in demanding physical environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• 1–2 years coordinating teams.
• Able to work in cold, wet, and physically demanding environments.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department managers to oversee inbound and outbound deliveries, document handling, follow-ups, and resolution of open items, while supporting inventory planning and product rotation.
• Monitor and maintain days-on-hand inventory targets for all departments.
• Maintain accurate beer, wine, and spirits inventory records and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Enforce store receiving protocols, including vendor security and backroom access control.
• Verify deliveries, truck seals, and electronic invoices, ensuring proper processing and credits.

Skills

Retail experience

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shelf label systems

Inventory management tech

AI retail tools

Job description

The Fresh Market & You:

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests. We create a warm, welcoming, and memorable experience through exceptional, personal service. We’re looking for a leader who brings positive energy, strong character, and a commitment to excellence every day. We value teamwork, celebrate our shared success, and look forward to the impact you’ll make on our store, our team, and our community.

Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team

• Team Member discount up to 40%
• Early Earn Wage Access (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your earned wages on-demand per pay period)
• 401K contribution and company match
• Financial Wellness Program
• Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.

About the Position:

At a minimum, what you’ll need:

• 2+ years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Retail, culinary, and/or grocery experience.
• Experience with electronic shelf label systems, inventory management technology, or AI-enabled retail tools.

Physical and Work Conditions:

• Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, and exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Required to spend long periods of time on their feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law).
• Required to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with department managers to oversee all inbound and outbound deliveries—including documentation, follow-ups, and resolution of open items—while supporting inventory planning, product rotation, and ordering to ensure operational efficiency and product availability.
• Monitor and maintain days-on-hand inventory targets for all departments.
• Maintain accurate beer, wine, and spirits inventory records and compliance with all applicable laws
• Enforce store receiving protocols, including vendor security and backroom access control.
• Verify all deliveries, truck seals, and electronic invoices, ensuring accurate processing and credit handling.
• Partner with distribution and merchandising teams to resolve invoice, quantity, and quality discrepancies.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Maintenance Dispatch Center to enter and track equipment repairs through resolution.
• Provide courteous, helpful interactions with vendors, team members, and guests as needed.

Availability:

This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications:

At a minimum, what you’ll need:

• 2+ years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• 1–2 years of experience coordinating teams.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, and physically demanding environments.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Retail, culinary, and/or grocery experience.
• Proven experience in receiving, inventory management, and/or backroom operations.
• Familiarity with inventory systems and vendor receiving procedures.

Physical and Work Conditions:

• Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, and exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Required to spend long periods of time on their feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law).
• Required to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Fresh Market is a proud, equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

The statements in this job posting describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role but are not all-inclusive. The Fresh Market looks forward to talking with interested candidates to share additional details about the applicable responsibilities, duties, and skills required