Inventory Control Specialist - Lids : Job Details

About Our Company

For nearly 25 years, Lids has been the leading headwear and sports apparel retailer in North America, selling officially licensed product from professional sports leagues and headwear from today's hottest athletic and fashion brands. We've done it through years of hard work, learning from our successes and failures, living at the intersection of fan and fashion, and staying true to our core values.

If you have a passion for sports, enjoy a fast-paced environment and ever-changing fashion trends, then perhaps this is the place for you. We're always looking for our next big playmaker, so if you're ready to lend your expertise to a like-minded company that's exciting, fun and shares your passions, we want to hear from you.

General Description

Calculates, posts business transactions, verifies financial data for use in maintaining inventory records.

This position works in-person at the Lids corporate office in NW Indianapolis.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Active member of the Inventory Accounting Team.

• Responsible for executing the company's efforts to maintain inventory integrity.

• Directly works with multiple departments within the supply chain, including buying and merchandising, store operations, and DC operations and produces results-based solutions to resolve discrepancies.

• Assist in maintaining synchronization of warehouse inventory.

• Monitor inventory adjustments for accuracy.

• Work with accounts payable to resolve discrepancies on invoices.

• Troubleshoots discrepancies by executing analysis with minimal guidance.

• Ability to file paperwork and maintain an organized work atmosphere.

• Ability to maintain an excellent attendance record.

• Support and adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Communicate with employees at all levels of the company.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Required Knowledge & Skills

• Proven ability to perform independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally in a clear, audible, and grammatically correct manner.

• Ability to read and operate a computer, as well as maneuver relative software programs.

• Viewing a computer screen for up to 90% of the work time.

• Operating a computer keyboard for up to 90% of the work time.

Preferred Job Knowledge & Skills

• 1-3 years of relevant experience or some college education preferred.

• Strong skillset with Microsoft Excel.

Reports To

Inventory Compliance Manager