Once Upon A Child Windsor Looking for Inventory Specialist at Windsor, ON Full Time

Part-Time Inventory Specialist

We would like to see a team member that loves to work as much as we do! That appreciates the customers that walk in the door as much as we appreciate them. That speaks kindly to fellow team members & would like to work in a healthy, safe work environment. If that is you, you’re in the right place!

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Once Upon A Child Windsor offers customers a fun and convenient way to buy and sell gently used kids’ stuff, which makes saving money on children’s clothes, toys, baby furniture and equipment a reality every day. We focus on quality, safety, and value – the same things you feel important for your own families.

We are looking for outgoing and motivated individuals who have a strong attention to detail and enjoy working in a fun, team oriented environment. The right candidate will be available to work days, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include contributing to the success of our operation by receiving, handling and helping manage the inventory of merchandise and supplies in a timely and organized manner. Help promote the brand image of both the product and the store. Positively impact the customer experience by maintaining visual standards by keeping the store and back room organized. You will also be expected to provide a high level of customer service by ensuring customers are assisted in an enthusiastic, timely, and knowledgeable manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the timely flow of merchandise to the sales floor and storage area. Ensure the sales floor is full at all times with the appropriate product: this includes, the toy section, shoes, equipment, new product, books and clothing.
• Maintain a high level of back room/off-site organization so that items may be easily located. Participate in preparing store for and conducting periodic inventory audits and annual counts.
• Maintain store displays and adhere to store housekeeping procedures and maintenance standards. Follow the brand merchandising direction regarding inventory signage. Ensure products are easily accessible, visually appealing and constantly available to the customer on the sales floor.
• Participate in the planning and execution of seasonal merchandising changes, floor transitions and events (sale or other) according to standards and expectations.
• Oversee the rotation of end caps.
• Report any discrepancies, theft, or suspected theft by team members or customers to the appropriate parties immediately. ‘
• Oversee the Employee Maintenance Sections by reporting and documenting the status of our sections.
• Utilize the Social Media Planner to support social media presence.
• Assist with keeping team up to date with recalled products.
• Greet customers immediately, determine their needs and handle all transactions in a professional and enthusiastic manner

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to organize and track things accurately
• Work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of inventory operations.
• Must have flexibility with work schedules; early mornings, holidays and weekends are a must
• Excellent Problem Solving skills
• Complete heavy workload within established time frames
• Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Make appropriate job decisions following standard company policies and past precedents.
• Great customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work at a fast pace with accuracy
• Reliable, honest and good work ethic
• Must be able to arrive a minimum of 10 minutes before your scheduled shift

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to correctly lift and carry 40 pound storage bins sometimes up and down a ladder
• Bending, rotating, and reaching customary to a retail environment; including receiving, pricing, and stocking/back stocking merchandise
• Exposure to typical retail environment conditions and noise levels

Interested candidates are welcome to complete a job application at: https://www.onceuponachild.com/locations/windsor-on/jobs

Job Type: Part-time

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

• Plastic shield at work stations
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place

Application question(s):

• In your own words, tell us why you want to work at Once Upon A Child Windsor

Experience:

• Inventory management: 1 year (preferred)
• Retail: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (required)
• Night Shift (preferred)

Application deadline: 2021-09-30