Inventory Compliance Specialist

About Our Company:

Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness.

We currently operate 1,200 locations domestically and 50 internationally, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams. In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver – creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers.

The company is currently expanding with the goal of becoming the largest licensed brick-and-mortar sports retailer across the globe.

General Description:

Calculates, posts business transactions, verifies financial data for use in maintaining inventory records.

This position works in-person at the Lids corporate office in NW Indianapolis.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Active member of the Inventory Accounting Team.
• Responsible for executing the company’s efforts to maintain inventory integrity.
• Directly works with multiple departments within the supply chain, including buying and merchandising, store operations, and DC operations and produces results-based solutions to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in maintaining synchronization of warehouse inventory.
• Monitor inventory adjustments for accuracy.
• Work with accounts payable to resolve discrepancies on invoices.
• Troubleshoots discrepancies by executing analysis with minimal guidance.
• Ability to file paperwork and maintain an organized work atmosphere.
• Ability to maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Support and adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Communicate with employees at all levels of the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Proven ability to perform independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally in a clear, audible, and grammatically correct manner.
• Ability to read and operate a computer, as well as maneuver relative software programs.
• Viewing a computer screen for up to 90% of the work time.
• Operating a computer keyboard for up to 90% of the work time. 

Preferred Job Knowledge & Skills:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience or some college education preferred.
• Strong skillset with Microsoft Excel.

Reports To:

• Inventory Compliance Manager

Benefits, Perks & More!

• Comprehensive benefits eligibility starting on first day of employment
• 401K with company match
• 15 days of PTO for first year; 20 days of PTO for 2 years
• Bonus eligibility
• 40% employee discount
• Free on-site gym
• Casual dress code
• Career growth opportunities
• Positive company culture centered around our core values of Leadership, Integrity, Dedication, & Service

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EEO Statement:
Hat World, Inc., Lids Holdings, Inc., dba Lids and subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. Hat World, Inc., prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on the individual's race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic or class protected by law. Hat World, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Notice to Applicants:
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Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application, please email us at onboardingsupport@lids.com. A member of our Talent team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. This email address and is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a career at Lids.

Req ID: 18105 

Location: Corporate Office