INVENTORY SUPERVISOR (D.C., Pittsburgh/Philly, NY, Cleveland)

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Position Purpose:

The Senior Inventory Supervisor works with the Inventory Management Team to identify training needs and develop and deliver training to Inventory Supervisors both individually and in group settings. He/she also assists with inventory by overseeing the execution and quality of the physical inventory process for the company, including responsibility for ensuring proper cutoffs and quality of inventory counts to obtain an accurate inventory. In addition, the Senior Inventory Supervisor assists as necessary with developing and conducting audits and compliance reviews.

*This person would ideally be located in Cleveland, OH, Washington, D.C., New York, NY, Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA*

Key Responsibilities:

• 25% Conduct initial training as well as perform final suitability sign-off for all newly hired Inventory Supervisors
• 25% Lead the inventory day process, perform key cutoff procedures, certify the accuracy and integrity of the physical inventory and communicate inventory results to all levels of management
• 15% Create and execute store audits and compliance reviews
• 15% Develop, schedule, and deliver training to the Inventory Team on all new store and / or inventory initiatives
• 10% In partnership with Inventory Management, responsible for determining training objectives, instructional strategies, timeframes, resource requirements and potential constraints as well as conducting the research, design and development of training courses, job aids and reference manuals to meet the developmental objectives of the Internal Audit Inventory Team
• 10% Provide training to store associates and management on all inventory day procedures

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Position reports to Inventory Manager
• No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Working Conditions:

• Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2 years The Home Depot Inventory experience preferred

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Knowledge of all areas of store operations and store inventory prep procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Skill in motivating, developing, and directing associates
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and prioritize work; strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate and work with intra- and inter-departmental parties and to develop and manage work plans and timelines as well as prepare status updates for Inventory Team Management relating to team training
• Ability to make decisions independently

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