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 – RequiredStrong inventory control or inventory management backgroundAdvanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP's, formulas, uploads)Understanding of inventory processes, warehouse workflows, and 3-way matchingAbility to support month-end inventory close and reportingGeneral knowledge of retail POS and supply chain processesBehavioral Competencies
AdaptabilityProblem SolvingOrganization & PlanningInitiativeCommunication & CollaborationPerformance Indicators
Timely monthly inventory reporting (by the 10th)Accurate shipment-to-invoice matchingMeeting month-end closing deadlinesInterview Process
Two video interviews ? Offer