Grocery Specialist, Supply Chain Optimization (SCO)

As a Grocery Specialist, Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) for Alaska Commercial Company (ACC), you will play a key role in improving inventory accuracy, operational compliance, and supply chain execution across our store network. If you're passionate about setting high merchandising standards and making a difference in the communities we serve, this is a great opportunity to join our Anchorage-based team. Joining ACC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

Responsibilities

Lead cycle count, gap scan, shrink scanning, and inventory accuracy compliance initiatives across stores.; Monitor negative on-hand inventory, inventory variances, and inventory anomalies.; Conduct inventory reviews and support stores in improving inventory performance and reducing shrink.; Ensure compliance with receiving procedures, replenishment standards, markdown programs, reclaim processes, planograms, MPVs, and newsflash execution.; Develop and maintain operational reporting, including inventory dashboards, forecasting reports, and compliance scorecards.; Analyze inventory and operational trends to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities.; Partner with Supply Chain Optimization, Operations, Logistics, Merchandising, and Finance teams.; Train and coach store teams on inventory management and operational processes.; Conduct store visits to validate execution and identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or one to two years' related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Strong customer service skills and customer driven; Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills; Experience with inventory management, replenishment systems, and operational processes; Strong knowledge of grocery retail operations and inventory control principles; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong computer skills; Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and great communication skills; Ability to work with confidential information; Highly self-motivated with a passion to bring our communities products and services to live better; Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure; Ability to travel to stores 120 days out of the year (every other week); Ability to work some weekends/holidays; Ability to lift 50-70lbs. consistently

Benefits

Opportunity for growth and development throughout the company; Competitive salary and benefits package; Part of a dynamic and diverse culture; Opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization