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Inventory Specialist FT

Job: #2019-64847
Store Number: Location 5558
Store: BI-LO Retail Stores
Category: Retail
Position Type: Hourly Specialist
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Address: 249 WEST COLUMBIA AVE.Batesburg, SC, 29006
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Job Title: Inventory Specialist
Location: Retail Grocery Location

Position Overview
The inventory specialist supports the manager with inventory management, in-stock position, merchandising, labor, security, expense control and other operational processes to company standards.
Primary Responsibilities & Accountabilities
  • Provide continuous attention to customer needs; greet; assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner.
  • Ensure daily audits of low and out-of-stock items are scanned into the Location Based Inventory (LBI) system accurately and efficiently.
  • Print and work inventory exception reports on ordering days to either update inventory in system or correct a distribution void.
  • Research excessive back stock and either determine root cause and correct data.
  • Use pick list from system to replenish shelves and displays on the sales floor.
  • Perform inventory transfers with inventory management for all store to store and department to department transfers.
  • Ensure reclaim is being scanned out daily.
  • Ensure fresh department discard transactions are performed daily.
  • Partner with store reset team on all cycle and full store resets to ensure shelf capacity and product facings are accurate.
  • Review order exceptions and update orders accordingly.
  • Conduct date checks to ensure freshness of product in Center Store and Fresh areas in accordance with specialized date checking processes.
  • May assist receiving lead during heavy receiving times.
  • Ensure backroom is kept orderly, clean and free from safety hazards.
  • Operate department equipment and tools such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark-downs, property defacement or any action that is illegal and/or against company policy.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalency.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
  • Ability to understand and follow English instructions.
  • Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Proven experience as an SEG associate in the grocery or fresh areas; or two (2) years proven leadership in the department.
Required Behaviors
  • Lives the Valuesby embracing the essence of the company demonstrating a commitment to the company’s goal and values.
  • Unifies and motivates team through praise and recognition of success with immediate feedback to build an environment of trust.
  • Business-drivenshowing passion for the business, delivering results consistently.
  • Customer-orientatedby passionately demonstrating that the customer comes first… always by putting the customer’s needs above all else.
  • People Passionthrough consistently treating others with respect and dignity.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Problem solving and basic computer skills.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • High standard of integrity and reliability.
  • Proficient in math.