**DESCRIPTION** In accordance with corporate policies and procedures, as a member of the Branch Office Team, perform inventory management functions of a remote warehouse. Inventory management includes the ordering of merchandise to achieve required fill rates and corporate stock turn goals while taking advantage of all possible price reductions and discount terms to maximize Branch profitability. **RESPONSIBILITIES** + Manage inventory to ensure that required fill rates and stock turn goals are met. Review stock assortments to ensure that demand justifies items stocked. + Perform all tasks associated with the creation of manufacturer purchase orders. + Review and use offered manufacturer voluntary price reductions and quantity discounts to achieve maximum profitability. + Communicate with Business Managers and Field Sales Associates regarding product lines that have availability issues. + Validate receipt documents from the Distribution Center with outstanding purchase orders to ensure that merchandise received matches that which was ordered. Process receipts into the Branch Order Processing and Inventory Control System (BOPICS). Notify the Accounting Department and the manufacturer of any receiving discrepancies. + Take necessary action to minimize out of stock conditions, slow movers, discontinued items and short shelf-life items. + Work with the Distribution Center Manager to assure proper rotation of merchandise to obtain maximum shelf life and prevent outdated stock. + Consult with Business Managers and return to manufacturer all inventory items that are slow movers, overstocks, deleted items or short dated inventory. + Review and monitor battlegroup and large ship deployments with local Sales Associates. Take the necessary procurement action to support the anticipated load outs. + Process all Export orders to ensure the merchandise is ordered and received within the required time frame to achieve a 100% fill factor. + Review and monitory promotional customer orders to ensure that product is ordered and received within the required time frame to support the customers’ sale dates. + Maintain a file of all outstanding purchase orders placed with manufacturers. Follow up with manufacturers on all outstanding and overdue purchase orders. + Review daily EDI transmission logs. + Validate receipt documents from the Distribution Center with outstanding purchase orders to ensure that merchandise received matches that which was ordered. Process receipts into the Branch Order Processing Inventory Control System. Notify the Accounting Department and the manufacturer of any receiving discrepancies. + Review inventory reports and report out of stocks, slow movers, discontinued items and short shelf-life items to the Assistant Branch Manager. Produce and distribute applicable periodic inventory reports. + Maintain necessary files and records; prepare and process correspondence; and answer telephone inquiries. + Maintain cleanliness of the Branch Office, equipment and surrounding area. + Conduct all functions in a safe working manner. + Perform other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** Minimum Education and Work Experience + High School diploma or equivalent in industry name required. + 3 years purchasing/contracting experience required. + Experience dealing with the military resale system preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Must present a consistently professional demeanor and be able to work in a highly visible position. + Must have excellent organizational and analytical skills. + Must have strong logistics skills to include knowledge of order processing, procurement, inventory management, client and customer distribution. + Must have experience using automated inventory management systems. Physical Requirements + Seeing + Listening **ABOUT US** Premium Retail Services is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Since 1985, Premium has been a top provider of sales and merchandising services, reshaping retail through innovation and excellence for hundreds of renowned brands across retail categories. With 12,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada, we are a people-first company, and we strive to ensure our team members enjoy their jobs, feel valued, and emulate our core beliefs – that’s why we frequently promote from within. We encourage our employees to innovate and expand new horizons, making internal development our cornerstone. Find your place at Premium – whether it’s merchandising, sales or brand advocacy, there's a spot for you on our team. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. **\#DiscoverYourPath** Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer **Job Category:** Administration **Position Type:** Full time **Business Unit:** Sales **Salary Range:** $16.00 - $17.00 **Company:** Premium Retail Services, LLC **Req ID:** 6882