INVENTORY MANAGER

Houchens-Food-Group,-Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee all store inventory activities in-store. You will manage receiving, transfers, credits, and online orders while safeguarding asset integrity and accuracy of the store system.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong numerical skills, and the ability to train staff in inventory best practices, with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory principles in a retail setting.
• Experience using retail programs and store software.
• Strong knowledge of Word and Excel is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Receive all product into store inventory and complete receiving processes.
• Oversee inter-store transfers and in/out movement.
• Process credits and invoiced items not received as required.
• Validate all online orders within 1 hour of receipt.
• Responsible for the store’s shrink and loss prevention with management.
• Ensure data accuracy in the store system (QOH, dollar values, etc.).
• Maintain adequate inventory levels to minimize outages and backroom stock.
• Train staff on inventory management best practices.
• Monitor inventory reports and implement location codes.

Skills

Inventory principles

Retail software

Flow of merchandise

Office tools (Word/Excel)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

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

• 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.