Borders Superstore Inventory Manager

Manager Position Overview

Managers are accountable for the day-to-day operations of the store, the performance of the supervisors and staff members, and achieving company goals and initiatives.  Success calls for flexibility and 1-2 years of management experience in a retail environment with sales of at least $1-2 million annually. Strong communication and problem-resolution skills are essential in this dynamic leadership and team-building role.

 

Responsibilities Specific to the Inventory Manager Include, But Are Not Limited To:

? Overseeing all facets of store inventory processes including receiving product, special orders, and periodicals

? Ensuring that all company and store standards of shelving and alphabetization are implemented and met

? Managing and overseeing all loss prevention policies and audit compliance.

? Acting as the liaison with the home office for inventory issues

? Disseminating and overseeing all inventory communication

? Ensuring adherence to company stock flow guidelines (i.e. TTF24 and back stock management)

? Overseeing off-hours shelving team as necessary

? Overseeing RPL process, including pulling, scanning, and shipping

? Overseeing the timely completion of the AP165

? Completing and managing the Processing Tool for all aspects of inventory processing

? Overseeing and coordinating annual physical inventory preparation and execution

? Ensuring that profit and productivity goals are met in area of responsibility

? Reading, analyzing, and taking appropriate action regarding incoming data reports

? Participating in interviewing and selection for areas of responsibility

 

Job Qualifications

? Bachelor?s Degree in Liberal Arts or Business Administration strongly preferred

? At least one year of previous retail management experience

? STRONG supervisory skills and experience successfully managing a large retail operation

? Commitment to superior customer service.

? Strong knowledge, love and/or affinity for books and music.

? Excellent interviewing skills and track record of hiring successful employees.

? Enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.

? Exceptional time management and delegation skills

? Ability to handle multiple and changing tasks, evening and weekend hours, and overtime as necessary.

? Superior administrative, organizational, and time management skills. 

 

Benefits & Perks

? Your Health ? Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account

? Your Family ? Domestic Partner Benefits, Daycare/Elder Care Flexible Spending Account, Adoption Assistance, Borders Group Foundation, Family Medical Leave, Dependent Life Insurance

? Your Future ? 401 (k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Long Term Care Insurance, Disability Coverage

? Your Time ? Company-provided Vacation Time, Personal/Sick Time, Flexible Work Schedules

? Your Finances ? Generous Merchandise Discount, Voluntary Group Rate Benefits, DaimlerChrysler Vehicle Discounts, AT&T Wireless Discounts

? Your Life ? Career Advancement Opportunities, Excellent Working Environment, Business Casual Dress Environment, Comprehensive Training