Inventory Control Specialist - Los Angeles International Airport, CA

The Inventory Control Specialist prepares and manages stock counts to maintain an accurate stock level within the store. They monitor all aspects of inventory processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and productivity.

• Plan and execute physical stock count of store inventory.
• Assist in compiling Physical Inventory Count data for recounts and analysis
• Provide Root Cause Analysis Report and Pareto Charts and share with Store Management Team
• Manage the hardware required for stock counts
• Reconcile and thoroughly analyze store inventory counts
• Ensure transfer cut-off dates are adhered to
• Investigate and report stock discrepancies across the store and warehouse
• Manage and lead all levels of staff on inventory process and procedures
• Control manual transfer forms, write-off forms, delivery discrepancy report. System input of location-to-location transfers, and POS errors
• Liaise with store operations or support team, DC and Merchandising team if needed, on day to day inventory discrepancies and ensure that system corrections are performed accordingly
• Audit inventory and processes
• Maintain and provide clearance of invalid SKUs (POS errors)
• Systems inventory adjustments for stock write offs/ins
• Audit pre-orders and VIP orders
• Monitor inventory movements required for ETR (In-flyter or on-line) transactions
• Provide consistent feedback to improve and streamline systems currently in place
• Help provide Finance & Auditors documents related to inventory adjustments
• Provide Ad Hocs Report to support Store
• Meet with Location's Management Team monthly for Inventory Status Update Report
• Open ticket with IT on any system related issues encountered

• Manage all Spirit/Wine/Tobacco (SWT) breakages and other Duty Free Damages transfer to DC, including expiring Custom entries
• Oversee maintenance of vendor UPC barcodes
• Monitor outstanding shipment acknowledgement

• Comply with company policy and procedures relating to inventory management
• Comply with all audit requirements
• Actively support and comply with all health and safety policy, procedures and regulations
• Adhere to company dress standards and punctuality
• Perform other duties as requested in a diligent and conscientious manner

• Minimum College Level 2 years
• 2-3 years inventory or stock control experience
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office application skills
• Leadership skills and willing to make decisions
• Critical knowledge & skills including tools, software applications, language, etc.
• Fluency in English language and other language(s) as required by location
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work capably under pressure and react positively to operation and people-oriented situations.
• Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to work well with other personnel at various levels and be team-oriented.

• Accuracy and attention to detail and numbers
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work well with personnel at various levels
• Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Function as a resourceful and proactive team member
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills
• Must possess a positive attitude

• Able to perform defined physical activities (lifting, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, etc.) in a timely manner
• Lifting of objects up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds
• constantly. Lifting and carrying for several yards unassisted
• Able to work flexible hours and shifts, including weekends, nights and holidays as required by the needs of the business
• Able to work additional hours, as needed

• 401k Plan Contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parking Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

The hourly rate for this position is $26.00 - $35.00. Placement within this range will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military and…