Shell Lumber & Hardware
Inventory Specialist Job in Key Largo, FL
Location: Key Largo, FL
Experience: Junior Level
Responsible for supporting sales and purchasing by maintaining inventory through cycle counts and other inventory controls. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Performs cycle counts per the established schedule to ensure that all locations are counted at a minimum of twice per year* 2. Reviews count variances and conducts research to attempt to explain inventory shortages/overages before adjusting inventory.* 3. Enters inventory adjustments and is responsible including clear, concise and accurate notes in the Inventory Maintenance program (IMU).* 4. Enters and updates SKU information such as, description, UPC, part numbers etc. in IMU.* 5. Monitors Negative Quantity on Hand Reports.* 6. Investigates inventory shortages and overages as needed.* 7. Processes inventory write-offs such as store supplies, damaged stock, defectives, cuts and mods and production reports.* 8. Reviews Area Responsibility Sheets from Hardware and makes inventory adjustments as needed.* 9. Responsible for processing ACE and Orgill return paperwork.* 10. Creates Purchase Order for Orgill as scheduled.* 11. Assists customers as needed or ensures that they are directed to the appropriate sales associate.* 12. Assists HR by administering the pre-employment math test to prospective applicants. 13. Responsible for training new associates as needed. 14. Provides information on the out of stocks to the supervisors or purchasing. 15. Assists at the Hardware counter as needed. 16. Is present for all scheduled after hours Inventories as required.* 17. Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability:Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Math Ability:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of internal store operating system and point of sale system. Education/Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates and Licenses:Valid driver's license Equipment: · Multi-tool that includes knife, pliers, screw driver, and various hand tools· Tape measure· RF gun Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:· Time management skills· Ability to be friendly and outgoing· Ability to be approachable· Oral and written communication skills· Organizational skills· Detail-oriented· Ability to work independently· Knowledge of products and services· Ability to be honest and loyal· English a must/Bi-lingual preferred Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use their sense of smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color. Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.