Job Purpose

The Inventory Specialist ensures accurate inventory by receiving and organizing deliveries, completing counts, and processing transfers or returns. The role supports smooth store operations by maintaining a clean, protected stockroom, reinforcing safety and accuracy, and assisting the team and customers as needed.

Responsibilities

- Receive, unpack, and organize product deliveries so inventory is accurate and can be stocked quickly, and correctly

- Complete inventory counts and spot checks, and report missing or damaged items

- Track how inventory moves and share feedback with your Store Manager, Assistant Manager and Purchasing (PUR) team

- Suggest clearance ideas or product changes based on storage space or product trends

- Record inventory issues, log discrepancies, and help improve how things are done

- Monitor inventory movement and shelf availability to inform ordering and product flow

- Follow instructions from the Purchasing (PUR) team to process transfers, returns, and adjustments

- Reinforce safety, loss prevention, and operational best practices

- Keep the stockroom and store clean, organized, and safe at all times

- Greet customers with a smile, offer help, and provide personalized support

- Help with cashier duties or assist customers when needed

- Contribute to a positive, fun, and skilled team environment

- Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

- Attention to Detail – Accurately tracks and organizes inventory





- Time Management – Meets delivery deadlines and prioritizes tasks

- Drive & Initiative – Proactively maintains stock areas

- Communication – Clearly reports inventory issues

- Team Collaboration – Assists team during peak hours

- Adaptability – Able to adjust quickly to delivery volumes and store needs

- Problem Solving – Identifies and addresses root causes of inventory issues

- Accountability – Holds self and others to high operational standards

Key Relationships

This person reports directly to the Store Manager

Indirectly reports to:

- Assistant Manager

- Supervisor

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Experience in inventory, stock handling and cycle count preferred

- Able to lift boxes and operate stock tools

- Comfortable leading others or working independently

Work Conditions

- FT availability required

- Must be available for opening, closing times, weekends and holidays shifts

- Required for early shifts for deliveries

- Ability to lift and move boxes is required

Cloré is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. Duties may change or be assigned as required by business needs.

“Please note: We use AI tools to assist in initial application screening.”

📌 Inventory Specialist (Kitchener)
🏢 Clore
📍 Kitchener