Inventory & Operations Trainee — Stock & Budget Focus

84 Lumber; Eighty Four (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

84 Lumber is seeking an Office Manager Trainee to oversee communications and inventory replenishment for approximately 60 stores, ensuring inventory stays on budget and stock levels remain optimal. The role involves analyzing reports, coordinating with buyers and store staff, and completing 4–12 weeks of in-store training in Eighty-Four, PA.

Candidates should be adept at reviewing orders, tracking deliveries, and working with multiple departments to optimize promotions and stock levels within

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend documents (i.e. policy and procedure manuals); write routine reports and correspondence; speak/present in front of a small group.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Understand the culture, ethics, and history of 84 Lumber.
• Analyze and monitor store inventory levels.
• Work on lowering inventory levels and building relationships with store associates and the buyers.
• Review stock orders to ensure safe and accurate inventory levels across territory. Ensuring store are not over or under ordering stock material.
• Review replenishment reports and recommend potential order needs.
• Track down late purchase orders by tracing orders for delivery status.
• Coordinate transfers of material between storers to help eliminate dominate inventory.
• Training will include 4-12 weeks working in an 84 Lumber Company store (near where you live) to gain product knowledge and store operations experience. The position is based in Eighty-Four, PA (Near Washington, PA).
• Meet with other departments to better understand promotion opportunities.
• Computer Skills: Spreadsheet/Internet Software, Word Processing.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Report writing

Public speaking

Problem solving

Tools

Spreadsheet/Internet Software

Word Processing

Job description

84 Lumber is seeking an Office Manager Trainee to oversee communications and inventory replenishment for approximately 60 stores, ensuring inventory stays on budget and stock levels remain optimal. The role involves analyzing reports, coordinating with buyers and store staff, and completing 4–12 weeks of in-store training in Eighty-Four, PA.

Candidates should be adept at reviewing orders, tracking deliveries, and working with multiple departments to optimize promotions and stock levels within