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About the Role

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory counts of live goods at retail store locations. This role travels to assigned stores to physically count plants and other live goods, reconcile inventory information, identify discrepancies, and provide accurate inventory data. The Inventory Specialist plays an important role in maintaining inventory integrity across the retail network.

Responsibilities

Travel to assigned retail store locations according to established schedules and routes.
Perform accurate physical counts of live goods, including annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, tropical plants, indoor plants, and other assigned product categories.
Identify plants and products by item number, SKU, UPC, variety, size, container size, or other company-established identification methods.
Enter inventory counts accurately into company-provided handheld devices, tablets, spreadsheets, inventory systems, or other technology.
Utilize Microsoft Excel to enter, organize, review, reconcile, and analyze inventory information.
Prepare and maintain inventory spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft Office applications.
Compare physical inventory to system inventory and identify significant discrepancies.
Research potential causes of inventory discrepancies when requested.
Identify products that may have been sold, transferred, marked down, damaged, disposed of, or otherwise removed from available inventory.
Verify that live goods are located in the correct store, department, display area, or inventory location.
Communicate inventory discrepancies and unusual conditions to the Inventory Manager, Account Manager, Operations team, or other appropriate personnel.
Work cooperatively with store management and merchandising personnel while completing inventory counts.
Follow established inventory counting procedures to ensure consistency between stores.
Recount inventory when discrepancies or unusual variances are identified.
Maintain accurate records of completed store visits, inventory counts, discrepancies, and corrections.
Meet established deadlines for completing assigned store inventories.
Assist with seasonal inventory audits, cycle counts, physical inventories, and special inventory projects.
Identify recurring inventory accuracy issues and communicate trends to management.
Protect confidential company, customer, pricing, and inventory information.
Follow all company safety policies and customer/store safety requirements.
Perform other inventory, merchandising, or operational duties as assigned.
Identify and report dead, damaged, distressed, or unsellable plant material.
Identify and report product that should potentially be removed from active inventory.
Identify and report plant material located in incorrect displays or departments.
Identify and report unidentified or improperly labeled plant material.
Identify and report significant differences between physical counts and reported inventory.
Identify and report potential shrink or unexplained inventory loss.
Identify and report duplicate or incorrect SKUs.
Identify and report product transfers between stores or locations that may not have been properly recorded.
Identify and report inventory conditions that could affect replenishment, ordering, forecasting, or billing.
Report inventory or plant-condition issues according to company procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
Basic math and counting skills.
Strong computer skills with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Ability to create, maintain, organize, and accurately update Excel spreadsheets.
Ability to work with inventory data, including sorting, filtering, basic formulas, data entry, and reconciliation within Microsoft Excel.
Ability to accurately enter information into a tablet, smartphone, handheld scanner, computer, or inventory management system.
Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to follow established routes, schedules, and inventory procedures.
Professional communication skills when interacting with store personnel and company employees.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record when driving is an essential function of the position.
Reliable transportation if a personal vehicle is required for store travel.
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends, particularly during peak seasonal periods and physical inventory activities.
Previous experience in inventory control, cycle counting, retail merchandising, nursery operations, garden centers, or live goods preferred.
Familiarity with plant varieties and common live goods SKUs preferred.
Experience working within large retail or home-improvement store environments preferred.
Experience using inventory management systems, handheld scanners, tablets, or mobile inventory applications preferred.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with inventory-related spreadsheets and reports preferred.
Frequent activity within retail garden centers and live goods departments.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, squat, reach, and move throughout plant displays.
Ability to work around racks, tables, pallets, carts, and other merchandising equipment.
Ability to lift and move plants or containers as necessary to complete accurate counts.
Ability to regularly lift approximately 50 pounds and occasionally lift heavier items consistent with company policy.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
Ability to safely navigate wet floors, watering areas, uneven surfaces, parking lots, loading areas, and outdoor garden centers.

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office Suite
Inventory Management
Data Entry
Organization
Time Management
Communication

Location

Jericho, NY

Work Type

Full Time
Onsite

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High School Diploma

Salary/Compensations

$19.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Benefits

Benefit Eligible

About the Company

The Inventory Specialist plays an important role in maintaining inventory integrity across the retail network.