Inventory Control Specialist - Backroom & Compliance Pro

The Fresh Market; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount up to 40%

Early Earn Wage Access

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Job summary

The Fresh Market is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to lead backroom accuracy and ensure inventory integrity across departments. You’ll oversee product dating, cooler and freezer compliance, and days-on-hand targets while maintaining SOPs and store compliance standards.

You will collaborate with managers to manage vendor receiving, improve receiving protocols, and support efficient operations. This role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and adherence to regulatory requirements in a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Retail/grocery operations

Physical stamina

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

The Fresh Market is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to lead backroom accuracy and ensure inventory integrity across departments. You’ll oversee product dating, cooler and freezer compliance, and days-on-hand targets while maintaining SOPs and store compliance standards.

You will collaborate with managers to manage vendor receiving, improve receiving protocols, and support efficient operations. This role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and adherence to regulatory requirements in a