Inventory Specialist

We are looking for a highly organized, analytical, and hands-on Inventory Specialist to help us maintain exceptional inventory accuracy and operational efficiency across our beer, wine, and spirits store. This is a role for someone who understands that inventory is the foundation of a great retail operation. Our service philosophy combines the friendly, customer-first attitude of a concierge, the attention to detail and hospitality of a high-end resort, and the speed, organization, and operational discipline of a top performing leader. As our Inventory Specialist, you'll play a critical role in making sure the right products are in the right place, at the right time, in the right quantity. What You'll Do Maintain accurate inventory records across beer, wine, spirits, and related merchandise. Receive and verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents. Count, inspect, organize, and properly store incoming merchandise. Identify discrepancies between physical inventory and system inventory. Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventory counts. Investigate inventory variances and identify the root causes of discrepancies. Monitor inventory levels and communicate low-stock, overstock, and out-of-stock conditions. Help identify slow-moving, damaged, missing, or discontinued merchandise. Maintain accurate product locations throughout the sales floor, coolers, and back room. Ensure merchandise is properly rotated and organized. Help maintain accurate pricing, product descriptions, UPCs/SKUs, and inventory information. Work closely with management and the purchasing team to support replenishment decisions. Assist with receiving, transfers, returns, damages, and inventory adjustments. Help identify and reduce inventory shrink. Maintain a clean, organized, and highly functional stockroom. Ensure inventory procedures are followed consistently. Support store operations during busy periods, including stocking and customer service when needed. Use inventory technology, POS systems, spreadsheets, scanners, and other tools as required. Communicate inventory issues clearly and proactively to management. Our Inventory Philosophy Accuracy Like a Professional Supply Chain Operation. We don't guess. We count. We verify. We investigate. We correct. We improve. Our goal is to know what we have, where it is, how quickly it is selling, and when we need more. Our Service Standard Although this is an inventory-focused position, customer service still matters. Every employee is part of the customer experience. Serve like a Concierge: Be friendly, approachable, helpful, and positive when interacting with customers and teammates. Host like a High-End Hotel: Pay attention to details. Take ownership. Anticipate problems before they become customer-facing issues. Execute Like a Supply Chain Expert: Work with urgency, accuracy, organization, and measurable efficiency. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is: Extremely organized and detail-oriented. Comfortable working with numbers and inventory data. Naturally analytical and good at identifying discrepancies. Dependable, punctual, and accountable. Comfortable working independently. Able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced retail environment. Physically capable of lifting and moving cases of merchandise. Comfortable spending significant time on their feet. Proficient with basic computer systems and spreadsheets. Comfortable learning POS and inventory-management software. A strong communicator. Someone who takes ownership instead of making excuses. Someone who notices problems and takes action to solve them. Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. Preferred Experience Experience in any of the following is a plus: Retail inventory Liquor, beer, wine, or beverage distribution Grocery or high-volume retail Warehouse operations Receiving Inventory control Supply chain Purchasing POS/inventory management systems Cyc…

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