Inventory Control Field Specialist in Florida
WawaSoar with us at Wawa. We believe we can make life a little better every day – one smile, hoagie, or experience at a time. And there’s one secret ingredient that truly sets Wawa apart: Our Associates. At Wawa, you’ll be part of a caring team that’s dedicated to helping all of us fly high – together. We’re team players, day-brighteners, and go-getters: and we know that Wawa is a place where we can build skills to thrive and open doors to new career opportunities. We’re proud to be a part of a winning team of Associate owners who shape our success. We’re committed to helping our communities and one another at every turn, because we know that when we fly together, there’s no limit to how far we can go. Ready to be part of a team that helps you reach new heights? Join our flock and get ready to soar. Job Description Job Title: Inventory Control Field Specialist Location: Red Roof Department: Inventory Control Position Summary : The primary responsibility of the Inventory Control Field Specialist is to verify the accuracy of store inventories driven by analyzing SAP data, and through the use of targeted cycle counts. In addition, based off the report findings, the specialist will assess the risk of the stores inventory accuracy, analyze the inventory process, and advise management of findings and risk factors relating to misstatement of inventory. Principal Duties : Manage a defined roster of assigned stores to meet external audit requirements for cycle counts Review results of Field cycle counts after completion, and initiate further corrective action as required. Perform targeted cycle counts in pre-selected stores and categories to meet external audit requirements Perform periodic wall to wall inventories on an as needed basis for system failures, weather events, or high employee turnover remediation. Analyze and interpret store level inventory trends as a percent to revenue. Prioritize Cycle count categories, or articles to count prior to Store Visit. Investigate fluctuations in article specific shrink result through various SAP analytics and validate accuracy of Store’s prior cycle counts. Prioritize specific categories or articles to count prior to Store Visit. Perform various analysis including shrink to sales review, shrink to budget review, etc., by store to prioritize Cycle count categories needed at the article level to target counts, and identify mis-managed inventory for corrective action. Support third-party Inventory Services when used to supplement cycle count processes. Deliver our Inventory Management Presentation to AM teams to support and coach Store Operations on article level inventory management. Provide process expertise to Lead GM Teams and AM’s, when requested, by counseling and advising on proper procedures. Recommend appropriate reporting tools, and analysis for effective article level inventory movement research. Provide actionable data to store operations for inventory process improvements. Identify existing and new best practices for improving store inventory management accuracy and communicating those to management for review. Work cross functionally with Loss Prevention, Inventory Accounting, Inventory Control, Master Data, Marketing, Accounts Payable and Store Effectiveness, as needed, for the effective resolution of improper inventory transactions. Coordinate with Corporate Inventory Control Team to handle Applix ticket inquiries to route to appropriate team for resolution. Identify master data article set up issues, including, but not limited to, Cost, Category, PLU, BUOM, physical pack, and elevate those issues for resolution. Stay current with changes to article level inventory processes and update Inventory Control Process and training guide. Assist in the validation of inventory recipes and new food service offerings, to ensure inventory decrements correctly. Conduct other duties as assigned by management. Essential Functions: E…