Inventory Specialist

Job Description

About: Established over 85 years ago, the Snohomish Co-op is a trusted retail destination for farm, feed, and pet supplies in the local Snohomish community. Committed to our employees, community, and membership, we prioritize long-term growth and development within our small business.

Summary: An inventory specialist plays a crucial role in managing and maintaining the Co-op’s product supply. Responsibilities include overseeing inventory, ensuring stock organization and accuracy, and processing incoming deliveries, returns, credits, pack slips, and invoices. This role involves a mix of tasks that may require being on your feet or at a desk for extended periods. This position reports directly to the Procurement Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine inventory cycle counts and report discrepancies to Procurement Manager
• Check actual store inventory against computerized records.
• Receive store deliveries and update computerized records with new quantities.
• Review shipping and receiving documents for accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and organized stock room.
• Utilize an inventory system to track purchase orders, credits, and returns.
• Handle returns for defective and expired merchandise.
• Assist in creating and staging inter-store transfers.
• Support the Procurement Manager in submitting purchase orders for inventory replenishment.
• Assist in stocking merchandise on the sales floor and in the stock room.

Required Skills/ Qualifications

• Ability to lift or move merchandise up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Comfortable with extended periods of walking and standing.
• Proficient in using computers, including point of sale and inventory software.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Applications.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic math skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong data entry skills
• Previous experience in the retail or supply chain sector preferred.
• Experience with Epicor point-of-sale software is a bonus.

Work Environment

• Working hours are split between the receiving room, and sales floor.
• Standard 40-hour workweek, Monday-Friday.
• $18.00-$22.00/hour (DOE)

Benefits

• 401(k) Employer match up to 6%
• Health, Dental, and vision. For full-time employees
• Generous Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/per school year.
• Bonuses