Inventory Controller
Restaurant Depot
- Madison, WI
- $18.00-18.60 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Uses a scan gun and moves merchandise as needed in order to obtain information needed
- Makes decisions on pricing and insures that gross margins are maintained on a level required by corporate.
- Communicates margin issues to buyers and follows up for timely response.
- Reviews sales price differential report to determine if front end pricing is accurate and makes the appropriate changes.
- Insures that cycle counts are being conducted on a timely and regular basis.
- Trains all staff for inventory purposes and is responsible for the preparation and conducting of semi-annual inventories.
- Coordinates Inventory Control with the Receiving, Perishables, Dry Goods Floor and Front End to make sure low stock, out of stock, negative on hand and computer inventory is correct.
- Supervises Stock-taker (see # 5).
- Coordinates writing of adjustment vouchers to vendors for damages and meets with vendor reps to obtain their approvals.
- Responsible for liquor and tobacco tax filings with the proper governmental agencies.
- Reports shrink and research causes.
- Controls markdowns & voids by monitoring damages and overstock.
- Analyzes and determines reasons for negative inventory and margins.
- Reviews store statistical reports for any abnormal or erroneous data.
- Performs various tasks and projects as directed by Branch Manager and Corporate Headquarters.
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
- Background in Physical Inventory maintenance/control.
- Proven leadership skills; ability to supervise and direct employees.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, vendors, customers and buying department.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass and volume.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Commitment to company values and strong customer orientation.
- Must be PC literate; working knowledge of MS Office; 10-key skills a big plus.
- Lift – 50 lbs
- Carry strength (50’ or less) – 50 lbs
- frequently lift/carry ( 12x/hour) – 50 lbs
- Constant lift/carry (> 30x/hr) – 20 lbs
- Occasional Push/Pull (> 5x/hour) – 450 lbs
- Physical Aptitudes (rated based on level of skill involved)
- Agility/dynamic balance 80-100%
- Finger dexterity – 80-100%
- Manual dexterity – 80 – 100%
- Posture Tolerance (rated based on frequency or time involved)
- Stand/walk – for up to 4 hours at a time, during full inventory must stand for up to 6 hours at a time.
- Reach above shoulder level – occasionally
- Twist/turn head – frequently
- Bend over/stoop – frequently
- Climb steps/ladder – occasionally
- Kneel/squat - occasionally
- There will be industrial vehicles (forklifts, Hilo) moving material throughout the warehouse.