Part-Time Inventory Coordinator | Retail Ops & Accuracy

Ace Hardware Corporation; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Ace Retail Group is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to maintain store inventory integrity and accuracy. You will verify receipts, investigate discrepancies, and support replenishment and pricing controls to keep products in the right place at the right time.

In this role you will work about 20–30 hours per week, with responsibilities spanning PO receipt, cycle counts, and collaboration with store teams to resolve inventory issues and improve store operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work both independently and on a team to complete multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to research and find root cause of inventory discrepancies.
• 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 all Mango reports and programs along with daily cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Follow defective merchandise procedures to ensure credits are received.
• Maintain on hand integrity throughout the store by reviewing inventory discrepancies to determine the cause of the discrepancy.
• Counts must be adjusted as needed after the matter has been properly researched.
• Maintain oversight of the following functions within store operations: price change completion, integrity of location codes, manage inventory levels, and adjustments.
• Coordinates store preparation for periodic full store physical inventories.
• Participates in all Inventory Coordinator training and consistently trains and shares knowledge with other store associates.
• Work with various Store Support Center departments to ensure proper inventory controls are in place.
• Partner with members of management to report and find solutions for inventory concerns.
• Complete all other inventory functions as assigned by management.

Skills

Self-starter

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Job description

Ace Retail Group is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to maintain store inventory integrity and accuracy. You will verify receipts, investigate discrepancies, and support replenishment and pricing controls to keep products in the right place at the right time.

In this role you will work about 20–30 hours per week, with responsibilities spanning PO receipt, cycle counts, and collaboration with store teams to resolve inventory issues and improve store operations.