Inventory Manager

Join Our Team as an Inventory Manager at Ace Hardware in Orleans, MA!

Are you ready to grow your career and eager to be part of a supportive, family-owned business? At our Orleans location, we're looking for an Inventory Manager to join our experienced team. With over 100 years of combined expertise among our managers and staff, you’ll be joining a knowledgeable and welcoming environment. We pride ourselves on a positive work culture and genuinely care about our team members. As a testament to our great workplace culture, we were voted the best employer under 100 people on Cape Cod!

If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to meet you! Read on to Learn More about this position.

Summary of Position: Help facilitate overall strategies for product management on the sales floor including keeping items in stock, managing inventory counts and product promotions. Create initiatives to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of getting products out to the sales floor. Provide guidance to staff regarding tasks and procedures related to the sales floor. Participate in store operations as necessary to cover for upper management when needed.


Key Tasks/Responsibilities at a Glance:
  • Provide Exceptional Customer Service & Streamline Customer Experience
  • Oversee Night Crew Operations
  • Manage the flow of freight on truck days
  • Direct and help employees with daily tasks
  • Management of overstock product
  • Organize and facilitate backroom / trailer / upstairs stock
  • Creating & Receiving of Purchase Orders
  • Participate in product merchandising and new product offerings
  • Management of monthly sales. Including but not limited to:“Instant Savings” (Yellow Tags), End-cap sales
  • Collaboration with Store Manager and Assistant Manager on Inventory Management and monthly Mango Count Sheets (as needed)
  • Projects that optimize store operation & it’s function
  • Perform price changes
  • Processing of Returns at end of day
  • Opening and Closing Procedures when other Management is out


Other Essential Requirements

Education/Training
High School or GED equivalent required; degree preferred.

Experience
Must have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

Physical Demands
Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50lbs).

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