Inventory Control Associate

As an Inventory Control Associate at the Exchange, you will support staff by maintaining appropriate inventory levels to keep our stores fully stocked and remove any excess product. Your position is critical to the daily operations of the store and you will work with management to determine any problem areas. This is a highly independent position, requiring being proactive and having the initiative to tackle tough issues. If you are research driven, with a strong attention to detail, this position is for you! 
We offer flexible scheduling, comprehensive medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off, shift differential/holiday pay, and a traditional pension and 401K plan to qualifying associates. You’ll also have access to the base and its facilities, our Mass Transit program, and status as an employee of the DoD.
 
So what can you expect as an Inventory Control Associate at the Exchange?

• Follow all safety guidelines and operating procedures 
• Deliver extraordinary customer experience by engaging customers and prioritizing customer needs over tasks 
• Listen to customer needs; ask appropriate follow-up questions to ensure you offer appropriate products that meet the specific need of the customer 
• Able to use computer software to order a variety of items, including customer orders, vendor orders, rain checks, and emergency orders 
• Monitor inventory to include merchandise turnover, cyclical counts, promotional items, and slow moving items

We know that you can work anywhere. However, working at the Exchange is the start of something great! While you make it easy for our customers, we focus on you and your development! Our people make us who we are. We want to see you grow, so we put growing together at the forefront of everything we do. It is our duty to provide you with the tools and resources that you need to succeed. Joining the Exchange means joining a team that is devoted to you!
 
Job Qualifications: 

• Able to learn and adapt to current technology needs 
• Able to think quickly on the spot to answer customer questions 
• Knowledge of inventory control systems and reporting preferred 

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, also known as “the Exchange,” is the retailer on US Army and Air Force installations worldwide. An $8 billion enterprise ranked among the top retailers, the Exchange operates department stores, convenience stores, restaurants, movie theaters and an internet shopping site to serve Soldiers, Airmen and their families. In addition to US bases in Germany, Italy, England, Turkey, South Korea and Japan, the Exchange operates stores for US troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries in the region. The Exchange ensures Soldiers and Airmen have access to US goods and services, wherever they serve.

Completion of high school or the equivalent. One year experience in retail environment.


If a sufficient number of qualified candidates do not apply, the minimum qualifications may be lowered without reposting.

• Willing to cross-train and work in other areas of the store, as needed 
• Must possess a welcoming and helpful attitude toward customers and other team members 
• Cash handling experience preferred 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Basic computer skills 
• Retail experience preferred