Loss Prevention & Inventory Control Associate
In this role, the Loss Prevention & Inventory Control Associate will assist the Sr Manager of Loss Prevention & Inventory Control in managing all aspects of inventory control and loss prevention for US and Canada.
All candidates should be aware that HUGO BOSS currently maintains a policy, requiring all employees to be fully COVID vaccinated (which includes a booster shot). Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated by their start date. HUGO BOSS is an equal opportunity employer and will provide a reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated for medical or religious reasons where it is not an undue hardship to the Company to do so as provided under federal, state and local law. In addition, HUGO BOSS will provide additional accommodations consistent with the requirements of NY state vaccination law.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
- Monitoring of all stock movement, including warehouse deliveries, inter-store transfers, end-of-season returns to warehouse and faulty stock movements, and ensure company procedures are followed for prevention of inventory losses.
- Tracking non-compliance of best practice in loss prevention and inventory control procedures. Work with Retail Ops and Human Resources on actionable steps to resolve non-compliance issues and to prevent further losses.
- Support in establishing best practices in loss prevention and inventory control procedures.
- Support in scheduling, coordinating, and facilitating of individual stocktakes for all retail locations in US and Canada. In-depth analysis and investigation of physical stocktake deviations in high shrink locations.
- Reporting and reconciliation of open POs and partner with all business teams (warehouse, Retail Operations, stores, Accounting, IT, etc.) to ensure 360-degree management of inventory to prevent merchandise losses.
- Partner with Retail Operations team to support queries relating to stock movements.
- Assist in monitoring alarms and assigning alarm codes to new store personnel as requested.
- Assist with CCTV systems, keeping information up-to-date and active, review, and fulfill video recording requests for non-compliance issues.
- Support all retail locations in enquiries about open shipments, returned merchandise, damage processes, etc.
- Compile concise actionable reports for executive management team.
- Ability to travel, including some overnight travel to conduct loss prevention and inventory control audits in retail locations.
- Some early mornings, late nights, and some weekends.
- Any other ad hoc tasks related to loss prevention and inventory control
Qualifications:
- Maintain strict confidentiality and high-level integrity.
- LPC or LPQ desirable.
- Knowledge of Wicklander & Zulawski interview techniques a plus.
- SAP experience is desirable.
- Data analysis skills a must.
- Proficiency in at least mid-level Excel is a must
- Strong planning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Must be detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
- Familiarity with Retail Operations, Inventory Control, and Loss Prevention.
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with Business teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to handle tense situations maintaining a professional demeanor a must.
- CCTV and access controls knowledge a plus.
HUGO BOSS offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
- Hybrid Working Model
- Flexible Commuting
- Flexible Fridays & Summer Fridays
- 21 paid days off (pro-rated based on first year of employment) plus your Birthday off
- Generous Employee Discount Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with Health Saving Account (HSA) option
- 401(K) with company match
- Flex Spending Account (FSA)
- Commuter Benefits (Pre-tax)
- Voluntary Benefits and Critical Illness
- Company sponsored Life and Disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts for auto/home/pet insurance
- Gym membership discount
Fashion is a form of self-expression. With our products, we want to inspire individuality and encourage everyone to be their authentic selves. HUGO BOSS is a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of, but not limited to, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation.