Inventory & Audit Specialist Job Roanoke area,Virginia USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Mission Contribution

The Inventory and Audit Specialist supports leadership by enabling data‑driven operational decisions and advancing operational excellence across the Market on Melrose. This role is central to maintaining inventory accuracy, reducing shrink, and ensuring financial accountability. Key contributions include oversight of inventory management processes, receiving and purchasing controls, loss and waste reduction initiatives, and the preservation of overall inventory integrity. The position strengthens operational efficiency and compliance through consistent monitoring, analysis, and process improvement.

Summary

The Inventory and Audit Specialist ensures inventory accuracy by performing physical counts, reconciling variances, and communicating findings to management. This role supports both operational excellence and asset protection objectives through proactive auditing, rigorous inventory oversight, and effective cross‑functional collaboration.

Essential Functions Inventory Management and Controls

Monitor inventory accuracy across all departments to ensure data integrity.

Conduct routine physical inventory counts and inventory verification processes.

Identify discrepancies, variances, and emerging shrink trends.

Assist with inventory reconciliation and prepare accurate reporting for leadership.

Support initiatives that enhance inventory organization and product accountability.

Partner with operational teams to improve inventory flow, replenishment practices, and stock management.

Receiving & Purchasing Oversight

Review receiving documentation, manifests, invoices, and product deliveries for accuracy and completeness.

Assist in monitoring receiving controls and ensuring compliance with established procedures.

Support Department Managers in purchasing and ordering oversight to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

Collaborate with store leadership to evaluate ordering patterns and reduce over‑ordering, spoilage, and unnecessary waste.

Provide suggested ordering recommendations based on inventory movement, shrink trends, and operational insights.

Auditing & Operational Compliance

Perform operational, departmental, and exception‑based audits to assess compliance.

Review adherence to company policies, operational standards, and inventory procedures.

Identify control gaps, process deficiencies, and operational risks.

Deliver detailed audit findings, recommendations, and follow‑up reporting to management.

Shrink & Waste Reduction

Review shrink, spoilage, and waste logs for accuracy and trend identification.

Identify opportunities to reduce operational shrink and product loss.

Monitor adherence to First In, First Out (FIFO) rotation and proper inventory handling procedures.

Support initiatives aimed at improving product freshness, reducing waste, and increasing inventory efficiency.

Cross‑Functional Partnership

Maintain strong working relationships with Store Management, Department Managers, Finance, Asset Protection & Safety, and operational teams.

Communicate findings, trends, and improvement opportunities in a professional, solution‑oriented manner.

Assist operational leaders in implementing corrective actions and process improvements.

Accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested for successful completion of the mission of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys.

Attend in‑service and related training as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Adhere to all Goodwill personnel policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in inventory management, auditing, retail operations, asset protection, receiving, or related field preferred.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Strong time management and attention to detail capability.
Ability to identify trends, discrepancies, and operational opportunities.
Experience working with inventory systems, POS systems, or reporting tools preferred.
Strong communication and partnership skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and reporting documentation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Experience

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