What is the job description for wal-mart inventory control specialist?

Answer 1

As a result, the job description of a Walmart inventory control specialist includes gathering and storing information on all merchandise in the store in order to ensure that the store is never out of stock of items that customers frequently purchase, preventing customers from being disappointed when they arrive at the store and are unable to find what they are looking for. The Inventory Control Specialist will keep track of the company's inventory, ordering and supplying necessary supplies, and keeping correct records of all purchases. An inventory control specialist must take the required precautions to ensure the appropriate preservation and safety of items.

Answer 2

The success of Wal-Mart is linked to each Associate's mastery and daily application of the Company's Three Basic Beliefs:

Respect for the Individual

Contributes to a unique family and team environment by demonstrating respect for and sensitivity to all individuals; supporting the Wal-Mart commitment to diversity; following through on commitments; and communicating clearly and courteously with fellow Associates, Customers, and Suppliers;

Service to our Customers

Makes shopping at Wal-Mart a uniquely positive experience by greeting Customers with warmth, enthusiasm, energy, and courtesy; showing a personal interest in them; determining what help they need and promptly delivering it; and mastering Wal-Mart's products and services

Strive for Excellence

Behaves in a lawful, honest, and ethical manner at all times; sets and achieves high standards of performance; takes personal responsibility for completing duties timely and efficiently; shows initiative; and suggests ways in which Wal-Mart can continuously improve.

Primary job responsibilities and functions are listed below. An Associate in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and/or as necessary.

Operations

• Unloads merchandise from delivery trucks and places stock in the appropriate location such as the backroom and salesfloor.
• Maintains accurate inventory controls by categorizing merchandise in bins by department, labeling overstock merchandise, scanning merchandise daily, adjusting inventory levels in the perpetual inventory system, and executing Company programs.
• Utilizes handheld scanner to identify items needed on the salesfloor and retrieves merchandise from inventory bins, occasionally utilizing a ladder or power equipment, such as a power jack or sky lift.
• Monitors area for signs of shrink and potential security risks, and contacts management and/or In-Store Loss Prevention when problems are identified.

• Ensures a safe and clean environment by maintaining safety standards, such as stabilizing merchandise on risers, highwalls, and features; securing merchandise on displays; ensuring ladders are properly secured; removing empty pallets, cardboard, and trash from the salesfloor; and performing maintenance and cleaning which requires keeping floors dry, neat, and clean.

Merchandising

• Communicates and responds effectively to Customer questions about merchandise, locates merchandise, and provides requested assistance, such as verifying in-stock and retrieving items from the backroom.
• Maintains in-stock by properly delivering merchandise to the salesfloor and accurately stocking merchandise on racks and shelves and in bins and cases, including regularly bringing merchandise forward and restocking merchandise returned from other areas.

  People

• Demonstrates dependability and reliability by being punctual, working assigned shifts, and completing responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Interacts politely and effectively with Customers and Associates by representing Wal-Mart Culture, including the Ten Foot and Sundown Rules.
• Talks with, listens to, or signals others to effectively exchange information; receives or gives direction; and effectively works as part of a team by responding to assistance requests throughout the facility.

Skills / RequirementsKey Characteristics of job functions are listed below:

• Ability to adapt to and work effectively in various parts of the facility.
• Ability to complete mathematical computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with Customers and Associates.
• Ability to learn more about merchandise and utilize product information to meet Customer needs.
• Ability to read, write, and understand printed materials.
• Ability to stock and display merchandise in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply Company and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with scanning equipment, power jack, sky lift, and pallet jack.
• Knowledge of merchandise, prices, and choices.

  The Essential Functions of the position are listed below.

• Provides quality Customer service by effectively communicating with Customers to answer questions, locates merchandise, and provides requested assistance concerning prices and product availability.
• Accurately and efficiently stocks merchandise in all departments; sets up product displays, regularly pulling merchandise from risers and bringing merchandise forward in displays and sidecounters; cleans department; and properly secures merchandise.
• Unloading merchandise from delivery trucks.
• Constantly unloading and organizing merchandise by bending, twisting, reaching overhead, lifting, pushing, and pulling, which requires applying over 50 pounds of force without assistance.

Answer 3

A Wal-Mart inventory control specialist is in charge with stock management, loss prevention and inventory. The inventory specialist will set a schedule for the review of the stock.