Sr. Inventory Control Analyst

Company: Belk
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

Sr. Inventory Control Analyst This position will be leading and participating in business customer support, inventory management, and analytics-based strategy development, which enhance company success through profitability initiatives. Drive development and execution of decision-based support system and process with analytics and pro-active problem solving. Oversee and participate in improving unit integrity and reducing expenses across all channels, including involvement in inventory count processes and shrink committee. Utilize data gathered to analyze results, and drive strategies for continuously improving processes and results. Participate in Strategic Business Analytics initiatives, and additional projects as requested by leadership. The role of the Sr Analyst, Retail Inventory is to support all aspects of retail inventory and accounting processes. Tasks will include, but not limited to: reviewing and maintenance of general ledger accounts, review and maintenance of the RMS Sock ledger, reconciliation in the physical inventory process, preparing gross margin reporting, working with the merchant organization on gross margin and reporting issues, working with IT, stores and distribution centers on system issues, and completing analysis requests for senior management. Detailed Responsibilities Include: - Develop, administer and continuously evolve decision and analytics-based support system and process and utilize data gathered to proactively and continuously improve results. - Lead, manage, reconcile, and book unit and financial results to inventory counts - Partner in preparing and presenting reporting: inventory results, cycle counts, MOS, damage, transfer, RTV compliance, inventory integrity and analytical reporting. - Work with the DC and fulfillment center teams on cycle count processes and inventory accuracy. - Partner with IT and the team at the Fulfillment Center to ensure data alignment between systems, develop reporting to provide visibility and continuous accuracy improvement initiatives. - Partner with merchant team, fulfillment centers, asset protection to develop store shrink reduction plans, by department and assist with measuring progress and success throughout the year. - Communicate and work with the Division Asset Protection managers to improve shortage awareness in the stores and merchant organization. - Manage relationship with third-party equipment vendor(s). - Lead cross functional weekly meeting for Physical Inventory Readiness Taskforce. - Actively participate, and at times lead the DC/Store Shrink Committee meetings. - Provide merchant and vendor support for B8ta initiative. - Prepare ad hoc management reports, financial analyses and presentations upon request. - Work closely with stores, fulfillment centers, DC's on RTV'S, MOS, transfers, deliveries, etc. - Ensure deadlines are adhered to, which would result in accurate financial reporting. - Assist in any projects and analysis requests made by senior management. Essential Functions Behavioral Traits: - Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to take initiative and learn quickly - Ability to think critically and make recommendations - Communicate effectively with various levels of the organization - Work well within a team environment, as well as independently as the situation demands Business Applications: - Oracle RMS, ReIM, and Sql Developer experience (preferred) - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel - Proficiency in PowerPoint and Word - Proficient in Lawson (preferred) or similar general leger software - Proficiency in Hyperion Software & Essbase (preferred) Position Requirements Experience/Skills: - 4-year degree, Accounting/Finance/Business (Accounting preferred) - Minimum 3-5 years related work experience Reporting Relationships: Supervisor : Manager, Inventory Control Accessibility Guidelines: is committed to making the on-line application experience easy and accessible to individuals with disabilities. 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We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. #LI-MP1

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