Karma and Luck is seeking a detail-oriented Retail Inventory Control Specialist to improve inventory accuracy across our retail stores. This part-time role will focus on verifying physical stock against system records, investigating discrepancies, and helping store teams maintain consistent inventory procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct scheduled cycle counts and periodic physical inventory audits across retail locations.
- Reconcile physical inventory with Shopify POS and inventory system records.
- Investigate discrepancies related to receiving, transfers, sales, returns, damages, and missing merchandise.
- Verify that store-to-store and warehouse-to-store transfers are accurately recorded and received.
- Check SKU labels, barcodes, and product locations to prevent counting and transaction errors.
- Identify recurring inventory issues and recommend practical improvements.
- Coordinate with store managers and Operations to resolve discrepancies and document approved adjustments.
- Train and support retail teams on accurate receiving, transfers, returns, and inventory handling.
- Maintain an inventory audit calendar and track outstanding issues through resolution.
- Provide a concise weekly report covering inventory accuracy, discrepancies, corrective actions, and recommendations.
Measures of Success
- Improved physical-to-system inventory accuracy.
- Completion of scheduled cycle counts and audits.
- Timely investigation and resolution of discrepancies.
- Fewer recurring receiving, transfer, and transaction errors.
- Consistent adherence to inventory procedures across stores.
Specific performance targets will be established after reviewing current inventory accuracy.
Qualifications
- Experience in retail inventory control, stock auditing, or retail operations.
- Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numbers.
- Familiarity with Shopify POS or similar retail inventory systems.
- Working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets.
- Ability to investigate problems, maintain clear records, and follow through.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with store teams.
- Jewelry or accessories retail experience is a plus.
- This is a part-time position requiring regular in-store inventory checks and coordination with retail management. The schedule will be agreed upon based on store needs and may include counts outside normal selling hours. Travel between assigned retail locations may be required.