Inventory Management Specialist

Position Overview:

Brown Jug is a premium retailer of wine, beer and spirits. We offer a great place to work, with a friendly atmosphere and energetic work environment. We provide our Customers with CONVENIENCE, SELECTION, and TOP NOTCH SERVICE! Each person on our team plays an important role in our company’s success. We promote a team atmosphere that is busy and challenging, but always aims to be co-operative and fun. When you choose to work with us you can be sure you will be treated with the respect and support you need to be a success. As an inventory specialist, you will be expected to receive inventory, complete cycle counts, control organization on invoices, product and back stock. Also participate in customer service to every person who walks into our store, understand customer needs and instill a customer mindset within the store, participate in stocking and merchandising of store; ensuring store is stocked and ready to serve our customers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

People Skills

• Customer service driven, friendly, willing to talk to all customers
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor and attitude at all times

Customer Offering

• Deliver exemplary customer service
• Maintain a high level of service and product knowledge by completing all training within required timeline
• Assist customer from store and/or offer car service when appropriate

Financial

• Complete customer transactions on the Point-of-Sale (POS) device, including payment
• Ensure all cash handling policies & procedures are adhered to
• Ensure all opening & closing procedures are done correctly (when applicable)
• Complete end of day till reports (when applicable)
• Ensure safe is locked at all times and deposits are secured (when applicable)

Day to Day Operations

• Perform all opening and closing procedures (when applicable)
• Receive shipments checking them in to verify accuracy in cost and item
• Complete inventory questions through email, counting and looking for discrepancies
• Learn how to create PO’s
• Stock shelves and cooler with product
• Participate in merchandising and promotional activities
• Participate in routine store maintenance and cleaning
• Other tasks as assigned

Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure that OHS, LP, ProServe/Serving It Right/TAP requirements and procedures are implemented and adhered to
• Maintain First-Aid, LP and OHS Training
• Maintain ProServe/Serving It Right/TAP or Rserving Certification
• Adheres to all Afognak Native Corporation policies, with a focus on Social Responsibility

Work Experience – Required/Preferred

• Minimum, 1-year experience in retail environment (preferred, not required)
• Experience in inventory control and receiving
• Have experience with counting inventory
• Organization with paperwork, invoices, credits and Purchase orders

Education – Required/Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• ProServe/Serving It Right/TAP or Rserving Certification is considered an asset
• First-Aid Certificate is considered an asset
• Training in wine/beer/spirits (preferred, not required)

Physical Requirements

• Available to work a varied retail schedule, including evening and weekends
• Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for an extended period
• Comfortable climbing ladders

Other Skills and Capabilities – Required/Preferred

• Highly self-motivated
• Customer service driven
• Effective teamwork skills
• Strong sales background
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must be able to pass a Background Check
• Must have access to reliable transportation

Employees have the following basic rights:

• Right to refuse unsafe work
• Right to participate in the workplace health and safety activities through the Health and Safety Committee (HSC) or as a Worker Health and Safety Representative
• Right to know, or the right to be informed about, actual and potential dangers in the workplace

Employees responsibilities include the following:

• Employees must work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations
• Use personal protective equipment and clothing as directed
• Report workplace hazards and dangers to your Manager or Health and Safety Representative
• Report all accidents and incidents immediately to their Manager and document accordingly
• Report all broken or damaged equipment to your Manager and document accordingly

Workplace Hazards

• Robbery and shoplifting – psychological stress, violence and harassment
• Overexertion injuries
• Lifting and Handling Materials
• Slips, trips and falls
• Knives and broken glass