INVENTORY MANAGER

Houchens-Food-Group-Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is seeking an Inventory Manager for an in-store, full-time role reporting to the Store Manager. The Inventory Manager will oversee all aspects of store inventory, including receiving shipments, transfers, credits, order accuracy, and price updates.

The position emphasizes data accuracy, shrink reduction, and staff training to optimize stock levels and minimize outages. Evening/weekend availability may be required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with retail inventory principles and processes.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process all product into store inventory; manage receiving from vendors.
• Oversee inter-store transfers and reconciliations.
• Process credits and invoiced items, and verify order accuracy.
• Monitor and validate inventory data in the store system.
• Manage shrink control and implement loss prevention measures.
• Maintain pricing changes and shelf label accuracy.
• Train staff on inventory management best practices.
• Run and analyze inventory reports and cycle counts.
• Support ACE Monthly Ad merchandise purchases.

Skills

Inventory management

Retail programs

Excel

Word

Analytical ability

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Tools

Excel

Word

Retail computer systems

Job description

Description

Job Description: Inventory Manager

Position Summary

This is a full-time, in-store, Asst. Manager position that reports directly to the Store Manager. The primary

responsibility of the Inventory Manager is to manage and control all elements of the store inventory.

Major Responsibilities

The major responsibilities for this position include:

• Receive all product into the store inventory - complete receiving processes, including receiving shipments from Ace and all DSD vendors
• Oversee/Validate/Complete all inter-store transfers – in/out
• Process all Credits, Policy A/B/C, as well as items invoiced but not received
• Validate all .com orders within 1 hour of receipt of order
• Will be directly responsible for the Store’s Shrink (along with the Sore Manager)
• Ensure data accuracy within the store system (Quantity-on- hand, dollar accuracy, negative inventory, etc.)
• Ensure adequate inventory levels to minimize outages (incl. shooting outs weekly and managing overstock/backroom inventory)
• Manage Computer Suggested Order process
• Complete the ACE Monthly Ad merchandise purchases
• Process daily/weekly price changes and print/hang shelf labels
• Update discontinued tags, identify replacement SKU’s and replace tags accordingly
• Train store staff on inventory management best practices
• Learn and monitor inventory management reports
• Implement and maintain location codes
• Monitor shrinkage and recommend ways to reduce theft and breakage in the store
• Identify obsolete inventory and determine how to best remove it
• Complete all Cycle Counts
• Complete all Hardware Reports/Statements as required
• Other as assigned

Key Characteristics

• Commitment to and pride in a job well done
• Focus on needs of others, which include cooperation with team members, helpfulness, responsiveness, and service oriented
• Understanding of the flow of merchandise into the store, onto the floor and out the door with the customer
• Analytical ability to investigate/audit the reasons inventory counts are inaccurate
• Detail-oriented person who enjoys working with numbers

• Dependability, which includes reliability and conscientiousness

Minimum Requirements

The minimum requirements for this position include the following:

• Experience: General understanding of inventory principles and experience with retail programs
• Understand the flow of merchandise
• Experience in a retail environment either in inventory, sales, or back office
• Skills/Knowledge: Excellent computer skills. Ability to make sound decisions
• Knowledge of retail computer systems, Word, and Excel a plus
• Excellent communication skills, exceptional organizational ability, high attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the business

Physical Requirements

The minimum physical requirements for this position include:

• Able to operate a personal computer and other electronic devices.
• Able to operate a fork truck as needed
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Able to bend and twist at the waist
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures throughout the store, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth

Job responsibilities may change based on the needs of the business.

Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.

Subject to pre-employment background and drug screening.