Inventory Control Center - All Shifts

General Summary:

Coordinates reconciliation of inventory discrepancies with Store Support Center Departments and DC Management.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates resolution of unavailable quantity issues in a timely manner.
2. Reviews paperwork for accuracy, checks against problem merchandise and Receiving Department archives and determines solution.
3. Develops and maintains production and quality related reports, accurately.
4. Analyzes and resolves host discrepancies in a timely manner.
5. Coordinates and comprehensively audits quality and production reports.
6. Monitors and thoroughly analyzes reserve and pick utilization efficiency.
7. Ensures the efficient utilization of flow through areas.
8. Researches, resolves and communicates accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
9. Organizes Inventory Control functions and instructs Team Members in inventory and system processes, effectively.
10. Processes all merchandise returns to vendor.
11. Process damaged merchandise for insurance claims through taking photographs and initiating forms.
12. Re-tickets/re-packages merchandise as instructed and initiates appropriate vendor chargebacks.
13. Set up of all flow thru and storage items in Catalyst. Reports flow thru and storage trailer movements.
14. Perform inventory adjustments regarding flow thru and storage items.
15. Maintain appropriate files.
16. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
17. Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety. Operate P.I.T. equipment in a safe manner.
18. Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment within the Inventory Control department.
19. Follows all Company policies and procedures.
20. All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements
Education: High school preferred.
Experience: Four to six months clerical or similar work experience in a Retail Distribution or Warehouse environment is preferred. Must be able to demonstrate basic Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows. Working knowledge of WMS preferred.
Physical Requirements: Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. These tasks require the ability to frequently lift up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and rarely up to 60 pounds. The Team Member should have adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing of stairs, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodation. Team Member will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Distribution Center requirements.
Working Conditions: Team Member will work in a climate controlled (office) atmosphere; however there may be frequent exposure to the Distribution Center (non-climate controlled). Team Member may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts or equipment, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA.
Availability: Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.

Critical Skills
Communication Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management team.
Dynamic: Works hard, is enthusiastic and keen to succeed. Initiates action and makes decisions.
Flexible: Adapts readily to new situations and ways of working. Is able to cope with changing demands or objectives.
Innovating: Generates new ideas and approaches. Suggests improvements to existing procedures or systems.
Organizing: Organizes and structures own time effectively. Works systematically and plans things in advance.
Physically Capable: Has the necessary hand and motor skills needed to perform essential work activities.
Problem Solving: Identifies problems and finds solutions to them. Isolates problem areas and uses appropriate techniques to solve them.
Quality Conscious: Is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures own work is correct.
Reliable: Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions. Respects Company policies and procedures.
Safety Conscious: Does not put self or others at risk of injury. Must be aware of personal responsibility in safety of themselves and others and acts accordingly.
Strong Organizational Skills: Able to perform multiple activities successfully; establishes clear goals and objectives and is effective at managing time/priorities.
Teamwork: Works effectively with others and cooperates with colleagues.
Technically Capable: Applies relevant knowledge, skills and procedures to all technical aspects of the job.


Organizational Competencies:

A competency is a characteristic of a Team Member that contributes to successful job performance and the achievement of company goals and objectives. Organizational Competencies are the behaviors, skills, knowledge, and abilities of Team Members that have a significant impact on Family Dollar’s organizational results.


Dollar Tree and Family Dollar are Equal Opportunity employers.