Who We Are The Raley's Companies is a private, family-owned, and purpose-driven retail company headquartered in West Sacramento, CA. Since our founding in 1935, our store operations have grown to include more than 235 locations across four states and four Tribal Nations under eight well-known banners: Raley's, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods, Raley's O-N-E Market, Bashas', Food City, AJ's Fine Foods and Bashas' Diné Market. In addition, The Raley's Companies bridges the divide between the physical and digital retail experiences through the operation of Apium Logistics, Fieldera and FieldTRUE. Built on a higher purpose, the organization and our over 21,000 employees are committed to quality offerings, exceptional service and doing right by our team members, communities, and planet.
Today, the Raley's, Bel Air Markets, Nob Hill Foods and Raley's O-N-E Market banners carry on Tom's legacy of innovation by serving as more than grocery stores. Our purpose of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time, has made Raley's a trusted source for nutrition and wellness. We strive to enhance transparency and education in the food system to help customers make more informed, healthy food choices. We also serve as the destination for the best fresh products, affordable offerings, and personalized service.
Competitive compensation, paid weekly Retirement Savings Plan - 401(k) including company contributions and matching funds Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses Scholarship opportunities for continued education Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents Paid time off Family leave and time off Life insurance Wellness Programs (Raley's Healthy Lifestyles) Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax - commuter, childcare, and medical expenses) Health Savings Account Corporate store and discount programs (10% off groceries, free items) Discounts to amusement parks, gym memberships, mobile phone plans, etc. Employee Assistance Program (free financial, legal, and mental health services) Charitable contribution opportunity and volunteer time off and community events The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonably expects to pay for the position. The actual compensation offered to the selected individual(s) will depend on their relevant education, training, or experience, among other bona fide factors.
USD $66,400.00/Yr.
USD $88,800.00/Yr.
What You Will Do The Inventory Optimization Specialist is responsible for analyzing store-reported inventory issues to identify the root cause and appropriate solutions. This role participates in team member training and program implementations to improve in-store processes. This job classification utilizes analytical skills and inventory management tools to contribute to reducing inventory spend and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective inventory management.
How This Role Makes a Difference Responsible for conducting research, producing analyses, and recommending actions to resolve store-reported issues with out-of-stock items. Monitors reported issues to 24/7 Command Center via phone calls, e-mails, and survey responses. Investigates issues to determine if they are caused from process, item maintenance or other. Executes reporting procedures and distributes to appropriate business partners. Creates ad hoc reports as requested. Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory turnover, stockouts, and excess inventory. May present analyses to leadership. Recommends prioritization of identified inventory control issues by supplier. Collaborates with leader to develop best practices and processes for store ordering including manual ordering, Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO), on-hand inventory count accuracy and stock rotation. Participates in meetings to discuss opportunity areas and escalate trends to leadership. Conducts program implementations including managing timing, communications, tools, and training, in conjunction with Operations Program Specialists. Responsible for advising Store Team Leaders and District Merchandising and Operations Partners on inventory training opportunities. Provides business partners and store department leaders with training materials. Conducts in-person training at select store locations. Establishes and maintains effective business relations with the Sales and Merchandising team to improve stock levels, reduce shrinkage, reduce inventory spend, and enhance overall inventory performance. Education & Experience High school diploma and a minimum of three or more (3+) years of retail leadership experience including ordering/inventory management, process improvement and implementations. Bachelor's degree in retail management, marketing, project management or similar is preferred. Required Knowledge Data analysis Strong knowledge of retail store operations, merchandising and process improvement. High level of computer literacy and ability to operate related software programs. Skills & Abilities Must demonstrate an advanced proficiency with MS Office suite including Excel spreadsheet creation. Solid analytical and technical skills. Ability to present analysis and conclusions in a clear and concise format using charts and tables. Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. Strong prioritization and organization skills. Self-initiative, a sense of urgency and innovation/creativity. Ability to work in a team and partner across departments to drive decisions. Physical Demands - Employees may occasionally experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time: Sitting; frequent sedentary work. Viewing computer monitor. Keyboarding; use of fingers to make small movements such as typing. Work Environment Work is performed in a normal business office environment. Occasional travel to other locations such as store sites, meetings or conferences.
Internal Applicants:
• No disciplinary action during the past 6 months.
• Your current leader must recommend that you apply for this position and provide endorsement upon request from HR.
• You must upload a resume and answer all application questions
