Inventory Control Associate

Performs routine inventory corrections, verifications, transfers, and adjustment functions to ensure accurate inventory for Direct, Retail, and Outlet warehouses.  Duties include, but are not limited to, verifying and correcting inventory in reserve and active locations, correcting customer orders for shipment, other various inventory tasks, cross-training into other functions within the DC, adhering to all J.Jill safety standards, and continually striving for improved customer service.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs cycle counts in active, reserve and case inventory along with associates. Physically performs the duties by using an RF device.  Research mis-ship locations through cycle counting. 
• Analyzes discrepancies of inventory.   Research inventory variance and rectify the inventory discrepancy. Analyze inventory discrepancies to determine where the error may have occurred. 
• Performs order corrections through fixing exceptions made through the selecting and packing process.  Creates a log, tracking the mistakes made by the selecting associate. This log is provided to the supervisor so that proper and accurate follow-up can be given to each individual selecting associate.
• Responsible for correcting various inventory exceptions through cycle counting, correcting vendor errors, miss-ships, returns errors and other various causes for inventory discrepancies.
• Performs warehouse transfers, which consists of moving merchandise to and from Direct, Retail, and Outlet warehouses.  The transfers are performed as requested and prioritized according to business needs and agreed upon service levels. 
• Responsible for relocating old inventory to make room for new catalog merchandise.  This is done by physically moving old merchandise into a new location and changing that location within the system.
• Performs other functions within other departments in the DC, including but not limited to, Retail, QI/QCS, Freight, Receiving, Shipping, as well as other Direct Operation functions.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to use good judgment in order to carry out detail instructions.
• Comfortable with computers and hand-held RF device.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.

TRAITS FOR SUCCESS:

• Maintain appropriate attendance, dress, and attitude standards.

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to make judgment calls on quality.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to keep accurate data.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 0-1 years of experience in a Distribution Center or similar environment.

Specific physical requirements and/or environmental exposures are an essential part of the job.

Please see attached addendum.