Inventory Management Specialist

About the role

The Inventory Specialist oversees inventory control for retail stores within John Wayne Airport, ensuring accurate stock management, timely replenishment and compliance with company standards. The role executes inventory procedures, resolves discrepancies and analyzes data to keep stock levels optimal, reduce shrinkage and drive profitability. The position is paid by the hour.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP and other systems, keeping stock visible in real time across assigned locations.
• Run scheduled cycle counts and help with annual physical inventories, reconcile variances and report discrepancies to the Retail Inventory Manager.
• Inspect incoming merchandise for accuracy and quality, and process returns for overstock, defective or expired items.
• Help place replenishment orders based on sales trends and reorder points, and monitor stock to avoid out-of-stocks.
• Apply inventory controls to minimize shrink, report loss patterns and suggest corrective actions.
• Analyze inventory KPIs such as turnover rates, stock levels and shrink percentages, and help prepare reports for management.
• Work with warehouse, merchandising and store teams on planogram execution, product placement and timely replenishment.
• Follow company policies, safety standards and regulatory requirements, and support stock rotation and product organization.

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience in inventory management or warehouse operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent; an Associate or degree in Business or Supply Chain Management is a plus.
• Able to move around warehouses and retail locations and lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays for inventory counts.
• Must pass an FAA federal background check.

Required skills

• SAP or similar inventory management systems.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel (data entry, reporting, VLOOKUP).
• Familiarity with inventory control, loss prevention and retail operations.
• Preferred: OSHA safety training and material handling certification.

What we offer

• Hourly rate of $25.29 - $28.10 plus quarterly bonus opportunities.