Inventory Control Field Specialist in Florida

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

Excellent analytical and investigative skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision exhibiting good time management skills Comprehensive knowledge of store operations policies and procedures Ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Must be able to adapt to abrupt temperature changes when moving from one environment to another Performs the following physical behaviors continuously throughout their shift: standing, walking, handling, reaching horizontally, reaching above the shoulder, grasping firmly and pushing buttons.

Performs the following physical behaviors occasionally during their shift: bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing and reaching below waist Occasionally lifts and carries weights up to 40 lbs within a small area Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license Ability to travel with overnight stays Open to future relocation opportunities in other states, as expansion continues Basic Requirements : Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting or Business 3 - 5 years of inventory control or related Inventory Management experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge of SAP and SAP Portal and Reports Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law.

If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com . Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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