Inventory Specialist - Putnam, CT

Default Brand; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Runnings in Putnam, CT seeks an Inventory Specialist to maintain inventory accuracy, ensure pricing integrity, and coordinate weekly ads and promotions across the store. The role supports management and department managers to ensure compliance with merchandising standards.

The position requires ability to work days, nights, and every other weekend, with hourly pay range $17.00-$19.00 based on experience. This is a full-time, in-store role located at Putnam, CT 06260.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy throughout the store through daily inventory management processes.
• Review and resolve negative inventory reports.
• Perform cycle counts and research inventory discrepancies.
• Process and verify price changes to ensure pricing accuracy.
• Prepare, coordinate, and execute weekly ad sets in a timely manner.
• Ensure all store signage is accurate, current, and properly displayed.
• Coordinate Buyer Features and promotional displays as directed.
• Assist with the setup and execution of special sales events and store promotions.
• Support AVP completion and follow-up on assigned inventory, pricing, and merchandising tasks.
• Partner with Store Management and Department Managers to address inventory and pricing issues.
• Assist with receiving and organizing incoming merchandise as needed.
• Maintain accurate records related to inventory counts, price changes, and promotional activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register-scanner

Telephone

Fax

Copy machine

Computer

Software & network

Job description

Putnam #42
44 Providence Pike
Putnam, CT 06260, USA

• Retail Management
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INVEN007264

Description

We have a rare career opportunity as an Inventory Specialist. The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring pricing accuracy, and coordinating weekly advertisements and promotional events. This position works closely with Store Management and Department Managers to support inventory control, pricing integrity, signage, merchandising, and operational compliance throughout the store. This position will require ability to work days, nights, and every other weekend.

Hourly Pay Range: $17.00-$19.00 Depending on experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain inventory accuracy throughout the store through daily inventory management processes.
  B. Review and resolve negative inventory reports.
  C. Perform cycle counts and research inventory discrepancies.
  D. Process and verify price changes to ensure pricing accuracy.
  E. Prepare, coordinate, and execute weekly ad sets in a timely manner.
  F. Ensure all store signage is accurate, current, and properly displayed.
  G. Coordinate Buyer Features and promotional displays as directed.
  H. Assist with the setup and execution of special sales events and store promotions.
  I. Support AVP completion and follow-up on assigned inventory, pricing, and merchandising tasks.
  J. Partner with Store Management and Department Managers to address inventory and pricing issues.
  K. Assist with receiving and organizing incoming merchandise as needed.
  L. Maintain accurate records related to inventory counts, price changes, and promotional activities.

OTHER DUTIES

• B. Assist departments with inventory-related projects and needs.
• C. Other duties as assigned.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• A. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• B. Ability to analyze and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• C. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• D. Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds.
• E. Long periods of standing, walking, and moving throughout the store.
• F. Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

A. High School Diploma or GED preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

• A. Retail store environment
• B. Cold and warm conditions

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

Computer Calculator Cash register-scanner

Telephone Fax Copy machine

Computer Software and network

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

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