Location: On-site, Columbus, Ohio

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salary

Reports To: Director Of Planning & Allocation

Role Overview

We are seeking a corporate Inventory Control Specialist to join our Planning & Allocation team at our home office in Columbus, Ohio. This role is responsible for enterprise-level inventory accuracy, reporting, and analysis across distribution centers and retail locations.

This is a corporate, office-based role focused on data analysis, system accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a corporate retail, planning, merchandising, supply chain, or inventory analytics environment and be comfortable supporting leadership through insights and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and reconcile inventory accuracy across enterprise systems for DC and retail locations

Research and resolve inventory discrepancies using system reports, audit findings, and transactional analysis

Partner with Planning, Allocation, Buying, Distribution, Loss Prevention, and Finance teams to identify root causes of inventory variance

Support physical inventory processes through pre- and post-inventory analysis, reconciliation, and reporting

Oversee and validate inventory adjustments, transfers, and corrections within inventory management systems

Analyze inventory trends, shrink drivers, and adjustment activity; present findings and recommendations to leadership

Produce recurring and ad-hoc inventory reports for executive and cross-functional stakeholders

Ensure inventory processes align with corporate controls, policies, and audit requirements

Act as a subject-matter resource for inventory accuracy and system integrity across the organization

Required Skills & Qualifications

2-4+ years of experience in a corporate retail, planning, inventory analytics, or supply chain role

Experience working with enterprise inventory or ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred; SAP, Oracle, or similar acceptable)

Strong understanding of inventory flows between vendors, DCs, and retail locations from a systems and reporting perspective

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret large data sets

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas; Power Query a plus)

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a corporate environment

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting Planning, Allocation, or Merchandise teams

Background in retail inventory analysis, shrink reporting, or inventory controls

Exposure to audit support, loss prevention analytics, or SOX-related inventory controls

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $55,000-$60,000 (commensurate with experience)

Paid Time Off

20% Employee Discount

Equal Opportunity Employer

HomeBuys, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected status. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

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