Senior Store Inventory Control Specialist-Manhattan, KS

Caseys General Stores Inc.; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

401k match

Vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Volunteer time

Dress for your day

Job summary

Casey's General Stores Inc. in Manhattan, KS is seeking a Senior Store Inventory Control Specialist to travel to stores in the assigned area and lead periodic inventory, financial, and fuel audits to aid profit and loss determinations. The role includes mentoring staff and ensuring data accuracy across locations.

You will train Store Managers on inventory processes, drive improvements, and work in a dynamic retail environment with strong teamwork and guest focus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Travel daily with overnight travel required 25% - 90%.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• General bookkeeping and basic inventory concept knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Reading, writing and math skills.
• Attention to detail with accuracy.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Work in store setting; freezers and coolers.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Standing/walking long periods with bending/kneeling.
• Preferred: at least two years inventory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inventory checks on quantities, quality, and availability against records.
• Review and recount inventory data; investigate out-of-range variances with explanations.
• Mentor and train less experienced Inventory staff.
• Determine if products are outdated and remove from shelves.
• Recommend process improvements to Inventory leadership.
• Educate Store Managers on inventory processes and shrink/waste reduction.
• Respond to inquiries and escalate to leadership as needed.
• Report concerns to leadership and assist with corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory control

Audits

Attention to detail

Time management

Mentorship

Training

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Senior Store Inventory Control Specialist-Manhattan, KS

#13795

Location

Manhattan1 8715 HWY 24-04365

Overview

Join Casey's in shaping a better future for our communities, guests, and team members as a Senior Store Inventory Control Specialist!

Under general supervision, the Senior Store Inventory Control Specialist is responsiblefor traveling to stores within an assigned area and directing periodic inventory, financial, and fuel audits at assigned store locations to assist with profit and loss determination.The Senior Inventory Control Specialist will provide mentorship to less experienced Inventory team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inventory control tasks and checks on quantities, quality, and availability against records following established inventory control procedures.
• Ensures inventory data is reviewed/recounted in accordance with department standards and data outside of established ranges is investigated with explanations provided to management.
• Provides mentorship and training to less experienced Inventory staff.
• Determines if products are outdated and need to be removed from the shelves.
• Provides recommendations or suggestions for process improvements to Inventory Trainer, Team Lead or Inventory Supervisor.
• Provides education to Store Managers on the store inventory process and shrink/waste reduction opportunities.
• Responds to all inquiries, escalating to Leadership as needed.
• Reports areas of concern in regards to store level controls to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you can expect when you join the Casey's Team:

• A transformative culture putting service first and taking pride in caring for our guests, our communities, and each other.
• We're here for families! Greatbenefits including choices in medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, charitable giving programs, and parental leave.
• Competitive pay, 401k company match up to 6%, vacation & sick time, paid holidays, and volunteer time.
• Dress for your day dress code, jeans are welcome!
• The opportunity to work for a big company that has not lost our small company feel. Our senior leadership team is engaged, involved and accessible!
• What are you waiting for? Come be a part of a company that is growing, transforming and is here for good!

Compensation and benefits:

• Senior Specialist starting pay at $19.25 - $25.25 per hour depending on experience

If you enjoy working independently, being on the move, and making a difference, this could be a great fit!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Travel is required daily and overnight travel is required 25 % - 90% of the time.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have the physical ability to drive a vehicle for job related travel.
• General bookkeeping and basic inventory concept knowledge is necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Functional reading, writing and math skills are necessary.
• Solid attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Solid organizational and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Programs such as Outlook and Excel.
• Work is performed in a store setting, including in freezers and coolers.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Requires standing and walking in store environment for longperiods and involves repeated bending, squatting, stooping and kneeling.

Preferred:

• At least two years of inventory related experience.