Inventory Control Coordinator

We are looking for an inventory control coordinator to support all aspects of our company & operations. The inventory control coordinator responsibilities include providing operational support to business departments, managing inventory integrity, optimizing operational processes, overseeing process and quality management documentation, and liaising with external stakeholders.

• Coordinate and schedule full physical counts for retail stores and warehouses in advance, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders and adhering to count schedules.
• Schedule internal retail store cycle counts based on predefined schedule or triggers. Issue internal warehouse cycle counts based on routine scheduled bin location counts and short picks.
• Ensure all necessary pre-count tasks are completed ahead of scheduled counts, including but not limited to inventory adjustments, stock transfers, and equipment readiness.
• Load count results into the system promptly after completion, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data entry.
• Review and analyze count results, identifying trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement. Prepare comprehensive reports for management, highlighting key metrics and insights.
• Initiate standardized follow-up actions as necessary based on count results, such as investigating discrepancies, implementing corrective measures, and updating inventory procedures.
• Ensure overall business compliance with count schedules and expectations, maintaining consistency and accuracy in inventory management practices.
• Maintain reporting mechanisms to track and analyze metrics related to all inventory counts, providing visibility into performance and progress over time.
• Assist in scoping, developing, and implementing best practice inventory control processes and procedures to minimize physical and operational shrink, leveraging industry standards and innovative solutions.
• Monitor scheduled inventory and exception reports to identify and resolve issues such as aged processing locations, negative inventory, mass receivals, outstanding transfers, and count accuracy variances.
• Oversee inventory adjustments throughout the fiscal period, ensuring timely review, approval, and corrective actions to maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate and manage return-to-vendor (RTV) activities from initiation through completion, ensuring adherence to procedures and effective communication between all involved departments.

• Tertiary education in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred or an equivalence of experience
• 2+ years experience with inventory management, preferably in a retail or warehouse environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Experience with inventory management software, WMS or ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.