Position Overview

The candidate’s primary responsibility is to assist in the maintenance of inventory accuracy in our merchandising and financial systems and to oversee and approve the work of staff. This will require providing timely support to all divisions within Asia-Pacific with focus on Australia Market. This candidate will also work toward the development and implementation of standard policies, procedures, and controls and will participate in strategy formulation, project management and execution, career development, benchmarking and reporting, ongoing process improvement, enhancing controls, and minimizing costs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in inventory related support efforts and ensure timely resolution of requests
Schedule and coordinate physical inventories and cycle counts in all divisions including book cutoff (freeze), capturing counts and sales, research, reconciling, applying adjustments, and shrink reporting
Prepare, review and approve inventory adjustments processed within Inventory Control department including, but not limited to RTV’s, MOS, sell-offs, transfers, etc.
Ensure store compliance with inventory related procedures including distributions, transfers, MOS, physical inventory prep and execution, etc.
Liaison between Inventory Control, DC Operations, Planning & Buying, Store Operations, Asset Protection, and Stores to provide assistance with inventory related issues
Partner with DC Transportation in administering and processing claims
Coordinate and participate in reporting (Scorecard) and internal control documentation and testing
Partnering with Accounting eg: reconciliation of inventory data, inventory analysis of P&L and B/S accounts and audit questions
Support year-end audit preparation with inventory related documentations

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

2 years of Inventory Control experience ideally within a Retail environment
Degree or diploma in accounting/finance/logistics or related disciplines
Experience in working with various countries within Asia-Pacific region preferred
Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Knowledge in Account Payable and Receivable is a plus
Knowledge of Financial systems - Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar finance system is a plus
Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
Highly organized with excellent time management skills
Positive attitude and sound interpersonal skills

Temporary Finance Operations Analyst, Inventory Control (6 months)