Part-Time Inventory Coordinator – Store Ops

Ace Hardware Corporation; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ace Retail Group is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to safeguard store inventory integrity and support store operations. The role typically involves 20–30 hours per week and delivering outstanding customer service while collaborating with store teams.

You will count, reconcile, and adjust stock, review location codes, and help prepare for full-store inventories. Prior retail experience and strong attention to detail are valued as you partner with management to resolve inventory concerns.

Qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and on a team in a fast-paced environment.
• 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 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 price change completion, location codes, inventory levels, and adjustments.
• Coordinate store preparation for periodic full store physical inventories.
• Participate in Inventory Coordinator training and share knowledge with other store associates.
• Work with Store Support Center departments to ensure proper inventory controls are in place.
• Partner with management to report and find solutions for inventory concerns.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Retail experience

Job description

Ace Retail Group is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to safeguard store inventory integrity and support store operations. The role typically involves 20–30 hours per week and delivering outstanding customer service while collaborating with store teams.

You will count, reconcile, and adjust stock, review location codes, and help prepare for full-store inventories. Prior retail experience and strong attention to detail are valued as you partner with management to resolve inventory concerns.