Part-Time Inventory Specialist - On-Site | PTO & Discounts

Ace Hardware Corporation; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation is seeking an Inventory Specialist for an on-site, part-time role in Carmel, IN. You will support inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and replenishment while working with a friendly local team.

Responsibilities include maintaining stock levels, researching discrepancies, and ensuring shelves are customer-ready. This role offers PTO, employee discounts, and opportunities to grow in retail inventory management.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or inventory control experience preferred (hardware experience a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with inventory systems and basic reporting tools
• Strong organizational skills, especially in backroom/overstock areas
• Ability to lift and move merchandise (up to 50 lbs.)
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate on-hand inventory through daily monitoring and adjustments
• Execute cycle counts and full physical inventories as scheduled
• Identify, research, and resolve inventory discrepancies (shrink, mis-picks, receiving errors)
• Manage outs and low-stock items
• Partner with store leadership on replenishment strategies
• Ensure high-demand and seasonal items stay in stock
• Maintain backroom organization and top stock standards
• Ensure proper labeling, signage, and bin location accuracy
• Support seasonal transitions (lawn & garden, heating, holiday)
• Monitor and help reduce shrink through proper processes and awareness
• Utilize systems (AceNet, POS, inventory tools) to track and manage inventory
• Assist with store readiness walks and ensure shelves are customer-ready

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Inventory management

Communication

Tools

AceNet

POS

Inventory tools

Job description

Ace Hardware Corporation is seeking an Inventory Specialist for an on-site, part-time role in Carmel, IN. You will support inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and replenishment while working with a friendly local team.

Responsibilities include maintaining stock levels, researching discrepancies, and ensuring shelves are customer-ready. This role offers PTO, employee discounts, and opportunities to grow in retail inventory management.