Job Description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

The Inventory Supervisor oversees the execution and quality of the physical inventory process for the company, including responsibility for ensuring proper cutoffs and quality of inventory counts to obtain an accurate inventory. He/she also trains store/district associates on store operations, inventory prep and count procedures. In addition, the Inventory Supervisor conducts store audits and compliance reviews as needed or requested.

Key Responsibilities:

• 65% Lead the inventory day process, perform key cutoff procedures, certify the accuracy and integrity of the physical inventory and communicate inventory results to all levels of management
• 15% Test and execute store audits and compliance reviews
• 10% Provide training to store and district associates and management on store operations and all inventory-related procedures
• 10% Assist with developing, testing and implementation of store inventory preparation and physical count processes and procedures

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Position reports to Inventory Manager
• Responsible for helping others and providing on-the-job training or guidance

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Working Conditions:

• Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2 years retail and/or inventory experience preferred

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Ability to create a sense of urgency in work, reacting quickly and appropriately to developing problems in the store
• Ability to independantly make sound business decisions
• Strong verbal communication skills, able to motivate and direct store management and associates to task completion
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks at once and prioritize work
• Ability to develop one's skill set
• Intermediate level of profficiency with Microsoft Office programs