Job Details

The position of a Retail Inventory Analyst is of great significance to Valley Wide Cooperative. A person in this position is responsible for managing all inventories and services at all local level. They are to manage the inventory supply chain including receiving all saleable and non-saleable merchandise into the store, maintaining inventories and assists in coordinating outgoing shipments.

Job Summary:

These are the basic requirements of the position and must be performed competently.

• Maintains an efficient flow of merchandise.
• Responsible for scanning and verifying all received product against the packing slip.
• Responsible for coordinating product flow to the sales floor.
• Prioritizes Out of Stock merchandise to ensure management and associates are informed upon arrival.
• Develops and maintains an efficient filing system for all relevant paperwork (Purchase Orders (PO's), transfer documents, cycle counts, etc.).
• Using proper scan receiving procedures, responsible to ensure all shipments are received, sent, and keyed within 24 hours of receipt including warranty services.
• All out going product is to be properly documented and labeled according to company standards.
• Responsible for printing relevant inventory reports to ensure that all inventories are accounted for including outstanding POs, receiving, transfers, and credits.
• Responsible for returns.
• Accountable for the input and integrity of appropriate back-end paperwork.
• Responsible to forward for approval to appropriate manager.
• Monitors and investigates variances related to receiving documents including purchase Orders (PO), transfers, cycle counts and other inventory measures.
• Responsible for visually checking and alerting management to any received merchandise that is damaged or missing.
• Responds to and directs customers as needed.
• Monitors inventory levels.
• Conducts physical counts on inventory according to the cycle count schedule.
• Conducts physical counts based on variance reports, non-count inventory status and negative item reports.
• Accurately notates inventory counts and variances within the expected timelines.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Cross-trains for other roles within the supply chain.
• Meets expected KPIs and address inventory and supply chain issues as necessary.
• Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, Advanced Education or Certified Training.
• Previous experience of working in a supply chain team preferably within wholesale and/or retail.
• Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements.
• An understanding of agri-business including orchard & vineyard supplies would be advantageous.
• Must be computer proficient (Microsoft Office: Excel and Word and able to learn point-of-sale and inventory systems).
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exhibit's ability to use inventory software efficiently.
• Analytical and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; self-motivated.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver accurate work.
• Demonstrates solid problem-solving skills.
• Product knowledge in categories such as clothing, feed, pet food and supplies, animal health, tack, lawn/garden & gifts are strongly preferred.
• Proactive critical thinking.
• Great written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Must exhibit a professional and positive image.
• On-site only at the new Yerington, NV store required.