Inventory Specialist

at  The Good Feet Store

WHO WE ARE:

Easy Step Enterprises is a rapidly expanding, top-performing franchisee of The Good Feet Store, America’s #1 Arch Support Store. We have 35 locations operating in North Carolina, Virginia, DC, Maryland, Alabama, Tennessee, and Ohio with plans to open 15 more locations over the next 4-5 years. We are passionate about helping our community live an active and healthy lifestyle, without their feet getting in the way. From runners to teachers, attorneys to contractors, thousands of satisfied customers have experienced reduced foot, knee, or back pain, improved balance, and a more comfortable lifestyle due to Good Feet Arch Supports. Our employees’ passion to help transform lives is felt by our customers as they are personally fit with our premium Arch Supports that are only found in our retail stores.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Able to work additional hours twice a month to confirm physical inventory counts and resolve discrepancies
• Knowledge of inventory tracking systems and making reports

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• 2+ years experience working with stock and keeping inventory of product

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Ascending/descending ladders
• Prolonged periods of kneeling, bending, lifting, and standing

• Reconcile invoices from deliveries.
• Inspect the levels of inventory to identify shortages/variances.
• Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.
• On-time and accurate placement of orders for all stores for each supplier.
• Minimize next-day shipping emergency orders through proactive inventory ordering.
• Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory.
• Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus.
• Modeling data within the inventory software system (RICS) to anticipate future needs.
• Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships.
• Collaborate with Store Managers and other staff to ensure business goals are met and staff are trained.
• Report to upper management on stock levels, issues, and shrinkage.
• Assist the Manager of Operations in implementing and enforcing policies and procedures regarding inventory authorization, verification, and safeguarding.
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