Inventory Controller

$42,328 - $42,328/Yr

Restaurant Depot - Anaheim, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Anaheim, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Inventory Controller position at Restaurant Depot is a full-time role that plays a crucial part in ensuring the efficient operations of various departments including Inventory, Front End, Cash Room, and Receiving. This position requires close collaboration with the Assistant Branch Managers and the Branch Manager to maintain a positive company image through courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service. The Inventory Controller is responsible for upholding company standards and may hold warehouse keys, which adds a level of responsibility to the role. The position also involves performing manual labor as needed, which is an essential aspect of maintaining the physical inventory at the branch. In this role, the Inventory Controller will maintain the accuracy of the physical inventory, utilizing tools such as a scan gun to move merchandise and gather necessary information. The position requires making pricing decisions to ensure that gross margins are maintained at levels required by corporate standards. Effective communication with buyers regarding margin issues is vital, as is the ability to review sales price differential reports to ensure accurate Front End pricing. Regular cycle counts are a key responsibility, and the Inventory Controller will train staff on inventory processes and oversee the preparation and execution of semi-annual inventories. Coordination with various departments such as Receiving, Perishables, Dry Goods Floor, and Front End is essential to ensure that stock levels are accurate and that any discrepancies in computer inventory are addressed. The Inventory Controller will supervise Stock-takers, manage the writing of adjustment vouchers for vendor damages, and ensure compliance with liquor and tobacco tax filings. Reporting shrink and investigating its causes, controlling markdowns and voids, and analyzing reasons for negative inventory and margins are also critical functions of this role. The Inventory Controller will regularly review store statistical reports to identify any abnormal or erroneous data, ensuring that the branch operates smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the accuracy of the physical inventory at the branch.
• Uses a scan gun and moves merchandise as needed to obtain necessary information.
• Makes decisions on pricing and ensures that gross margins are maintained at required levels.
• Communicates margin issues to buyers and follows up for timely responses.
• Reviews sales price differential reports to determine Front End pricing accuracy and makes appropriate changes.
• Ensures timely and regular cycle counts are conducted.
• Trains all staff for inventory purposes and prepares for semi-annual inventories.
• Coordinates Inventory Control with Receiving, Perishables, Dry Goods Floor, and Front End to ensure stock accuracy.
• Supervises Stock-taker.
• Coordinates writing of adjustment vouchers to vendors for damages and meets with vendor representatives for approvals.
• Responsible for liquor and tobacco tax filings with governmental agencies.
• Reports shrink and researches causes.
• Controls markdowns and voids by monitoring damages and overstock.
• Analyzes and determines reasons for negative inventory and margins.
• Reviews store statistical reports for abnormal or erroneous data.

Requirements

• Must pass drug screen.
• Can lift 50 lbs.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in retail or wholesale with a background in Physical Inventory maintenance/control.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to supervise and direct employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass, and volume.
• Must be PC literate with a working knowledge of MS Office; 10-key skills are a big plus.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance - available after 90 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan