Inventory Assistant

Job Summary



Reporting to the Inventory Lead, the Inventory Assistant is responsible for entering data into the POS system, communicating with the buyers, warehouse, and accounting team over discrepancies, and any other updates to inventory as required. This position is also responsible for coordinating with Accounting and the Inventory Lead to improve efficiencies in inventory management.


Duties and Responsibilities



Assist in maintaining accurate inventory
Receive packing lists from warehouse staff; enter product into inventory system and adjust as required
Work with Accounting to resolve any discrepancies in cost totals.
Communicate with the Procurement Manager on issues regarding their orders, such as claims or breakage
Track the transfer of goods between store outlets, and receive transfers at respective locations
Test barcodes and pricing on the product to ensure items scan correctly
Assist in adjusting for inventory transferred between retail and production departments, as well as for broken or spoiled inventory, and close the month-end inventory
Assist in the reconciliation of physical inventories with computer counts
Assist the Inventory Lead in adjusting inventory from discrepancies on invoices
Enter write-off sheets for inventory adjustments
Fix scanning issues given by the Retail Department
Support the Inventory Lead in responding to all questions from retail staff regarding pricing or inventory levels
Other duties as required

Qualifications

Previous Experience in a similar role
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Experience using POS
Experience in data entry and receiving products
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills