INVENTORY RECONCILATION ANALYST

Analyzes and reconciles store inventory results to ensure accurate financial reporting and on-hand inventory integrity.

Responsible for analyzing and posting timely and accurate reconciliations of store inventories to physical counts. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves store inventory inaccuracies resulting from shipping or inventory adjustment errors and produces ad hoc reporting related to shrink and vendor inventory discrepancies. This role has a direct financial impact on on-hand inventory accuracy and financial shrink results across all store locations.

Job Responsibility

• Discover, analyze, and resolve reconciliation discrepancies prior to posting store financial inventory results to the retail stock ledger. (40%)
• Produce reports, conduct ad hoc and trend analysis, and maintain electronic documentation to ensure financial shrink results are accurate and compliant with audit guidelines. (25%)
• Proactively engage with field teams and internal departments, including Transportation and Inventory Support, to perform in-depth research and ensure accuracy of posted financial shrink results. (15%)
• Collaborate with team members on continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness of departmental reconciliation processes. (10%)
• Execute financial entries and adjustments based on analytical findings. (10%)

Job Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple decision processes in a fast-paced environment using multiple systems and databases.
• Strong attention to detail with a sense of urgency around deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with ability to use database applications.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field required.
• One year of experience in a retail chain environment required; two to four years of relevant experience may be substituted.
• Experience with data warehousing and reporting applications required; 1010 Data experience preferred.