Summary:
· Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for all aspects of inventory, to include but not limited to; order fulfilment, receiving of product, data input. This position will also learn the basic retail store, cashier duties, balloons, and general duties.
Essential Duties:
· Assist with the development and review of the company’s inventory management strategies
· Ensure all approved product lines remain adequately stocked in balance with sales demands
· Manage the purchase order process for all retail and commercial account product demands, including all special orders
· Maintain product storage areas in a clean and orderly condition; ensure security and safety of storage areas
· Maintain the integrity of the data in and update the company’s Point of Sale (POS) system as needed
· Ensure all products are labeled and accurately accounted for in the POS system
· Identify and correct any safety hazards due to product display or storage
· Identify and execute proper loss prevention strategies
· Execute pricing strategies as directed by management
· Assist with the integration of the POS system into other company software
· Assist with store management and on call duties as needed
Related Duties:
· Maintain office supplies for store front
· Act in the capacity of a Party Specialist or Team Lead as needed for profitable store operations
· Assist in other tasks, duties, or projects as assigned
Knowledge of:
· Advanced principles and processes for providing exceptional customer service
· Advance knowledge of retail industry operations and best practices
· Advanced knowledge of stock and inventory control principles
· Advance knowledge of windows based software
· Advance knowledge of purchase order systems and procedures
· Advance knowledge of Social Media Use
· Principles and procedures of record keeping
· Occupational hazards and standard safety practices and procedures
· Basic accounting principles and processes
Skills:
· Ability to maintain, analyze, evaluate and account for inventory
· Ability to maintain adequate stock levels
· Ability to organize product stock for proper storage
· Ability to maintain accurate and organized records and files
· Ability to operate windows based software and other standard office equipment. Excel Knowledge and POS Knowledge.
· Ability to prepare and reconcile purchase orders
· Ability to work under pressure and maintain professional composure
· Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
Equipment:
· Use of computer technology and cash register
· Use of multi-line telephone
· Use of helium tank
Training and Experience:
· Minimum 2 years of retail sales and inventory experience
· Formal education in a business-related field
· Valid driver’s license
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to work in crowded environments and/or small or narrow spaces
· Ability to remain in a stationary position for 25% of the time
· Will need to ascend/descend a ladder to reach products
· Frequently communicate with customers and employees
· Ability to push, pull or move up to 90 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
· Stooping, standing, walking, moving, carrying, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, fingering, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, typing and feeling
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This position can be 25-40 hours per week based on employee and store needs.