Retail Inventory Coordinator (Olathe West… at ACE Hardware · Store…

Summary: Ace Retail Group is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that operates several Ace brands and is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States. The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the store's inventory while providing excellent customer service and collaborating with store operations to ensure efficient inventory management. 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 Required Qualifications: - Must have the ability 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Retail store experience preferred Required Skills: Inventory management, Purchase order processing, Use of Mango reports, Cycle counting, Retail store operations