Temp Inventory Control Specialist (Paternity Leave Coverage)

Industry: Luxury Retail

Location: New York, NY 10036

Schedule: Fully onsite, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm

Duration: ~2 months (Target start: December 1st)

Pay Rate: $30/hr

Reports To: Inventory Controller

Overview

A luxury retail company is seeking a Temporary Inventory Control Specialist to support inventory operations during a paternity leave. This role ensures accurate inventory across retail stores, warehouse locations, consignment partners, and showrooms. Stealth Inventory System (AS400) experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support inventory reporting, month-end close, and quarterly consolidation.
• Conduct and review physical counts and warehouse cycle counts; upload results into STEALTH/START.
• Perform 3-way match of invoices to receipts, including intercompany and third-party vendors.
• Run inventory movement reports and resolve missing notes or shipment discrepancies.
• Upload manual inventory movements/adjustments and reconcile consignment inventory.
• Track merchandise flow through warehouse operations and ensure accurate valuation.
• Assist with quarterly inventory devaluation and audit preparation.

Required Experience & Skills

• Stealth Inventory System (AS400) experience - Required
• Strong inventory control or inventory management background
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, formulas, uploads)
• Understanding of inventory processes, warehouse workflows, and 3-way matching
• Ability to support month-end inventory close and reporting
• General knowledge of retail POS and supply chain processes

Behavioral Competencies

• Adaptability
• Problem Solving
• Organization & Planning
• Initiative
• Communication & Collaboration

Performance Indicators

• Timely monthly inventory reporting (by the 10th)
• Accurate shipment-to-invoice matching
• Meeting month-end closing deadlines

Interview Process

• Two video interviews ? Offer

   

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Contact information

David Hwang