District Inventory Specialist, In-Home (Glen Burnie, MD) Job Listing at Sears Logistics Services, Inc. in Glen Burnie, Maryland (Job ID 121954BR)

Retail

Sears, Roebuck and Co., a member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies, is a leading broadline retailer providing merchandise and related services. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through more than 2,700 Sears-branded and affiliated stores in the United States and Canada, which includes over 890 full-line and more than 1,350 specialty stores in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com, and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and Lands' End -- among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck is the 2011 ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner of the Year. The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 11 million service calls made annually.

The District Inventory Specialist is responsible for the overall receipts, disbursements and recovery of unit inventory and its associated tracking and bookkeeping. This person serves as the liaison between the field management team and the National Parts Team, Parts Distribution Centers, Region Truck Assorting Office, and logistical service providers.

Job Duties/Responsibilities: • Utilizes the Reverse Flow System to process surplus inventory returns and determine proper disposition, and sets up shipments accordingly (20%) • Serves as the business unit's initial point of contact for the utilization of advanced inventory management systems (20%) • Coordinates the transportation of unit inventory between service units and technicians, including driving a route for inventory recovery as needed (10%) • Conducts the District Monthly Inventory Review and coordinates the adjustments to the book value of inventory due to damage, loss, selling value corrections, etc. (10%) • Coordinates the staging and recovery of surplus inventory, including working with both internal and external property managers to ensure the protection and control thereof (10%) • Communicates with field management team on matters of inventory control discipline and process compliance (10%) • Enforces company standards of inventory control, drives process improvements and assists technicians in: recovering surplus inventory, maintaining proper truck stock levels, effective truck organization, and bin locations (10%) • Works with inventory service providers during annual count, offers local expertise on inventory identification (5%) • Reconciles listings of truck stock inventory with physical inventory on hand and makes systemic changes as needed (5%) • Performs other duties as assigned Required Skills: • Ability to use common computer applications, web based systems and Microsoft Office products • Ability to drive legally, responsibly and safely. • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment, solve problems and follow directions. • Ability to apply appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e. back belt, safety glasses) • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. • Ability to work in non-air conditioned environment, where applicable • Ability to speak, read and write English Preferred Skills: • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook

A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include:

• Medical and Dental Plans
• Health Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Merchandise Discount
• Adoption Assistance
• Kmart Advantage Rx
• ConSern Loans for Education
• Worklife Solutions
• Voluntary Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Sears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Time with Personal Days
• National Holidays
  

An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.