This is a Full-Time position working in our West Des Moines Office.

Oversees purchase and payment records of quantity, type, and value of merchandise and expenses recorded by Heartland Coop by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains perpetual inventory records by product and location.
• Maintains shrink records and resolves problems when possible.
• Interacts with IT and sales areas to be sure product programs work within the framework of our accounting and inventory systems.
• Provides information on sales, margins, shrinks, and inventory as well as prepaid, booking, deferred payment and other sales programs as needed.
• Work with locations on cycle count inventories to make sure their inventories are done and adjustments are justified.
• Coordinates an Annual Inventory Audit to spot-check location inventory procedures and accuracy.
• Works with the Operations Department to determine best practices for inventory control. Prepares and coordinates training for location personnel.
• Provide management reports to analyze their inventory shrink and turnover to help them make more informed decisions when managing their inventory.
• Reviews average cost on products and verifies that it is reasonable when compared to lower of cost or market.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and commercial insurability at all times.
• Other duties may be assigned.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information.
• Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Quantity - Completes work in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; or four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, inventory, and accounting software.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications are needed.

Must maintain a valid driver's license and insurability at all times.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees in the accounting department.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include

Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

PCP Level: 3

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

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