Inventory Control Specialist - Store Operations

Westlake Ace; Michigan; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ace Retail Group is hiring an Inventory Coordinator to maintain store inventory integrity and provide excellent customer service. The role averages 20–30 hours per week and involves receiving POs, researching discrepancies, and coordinating with store operations to keep stock accurate and well-organized.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven inventory control, and participation in training and process improvements across departments.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Retail store experience 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.
• Maintain on hand integrity throughout the store by reviewing inventory discrepancies to determine the cause of the discrepancy.
• Coordinate store preparation for periodic full store physical inventories.
• Partner with management to report and find solutions for inventory concerns.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Tools

Mango reports

Job description

Ace Retail Group is hiring an Inventory Coordinator to maintain store inventory integrity and provide excellent customer service. The role averages 20–30 hours per week and involves receiving POs, researching discrepancies, and coordinating with store operations to keep stock accurate and well-organized.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven inventory control, and participation in training and process improvements across departments.