Loss Prevention Inventory Specialist (East Location)

To tell the story of North 40 Outfitters is to tell a success story of the people of the Northwest. We do what we love, and love what we do because we’re passionate. We’re dedicated. We give it all we’ve got and then we get up in the morning and do it all over again. We’re farmers and ranchers. We’re barrel racers and river chasers. We’re honest. We’re helpful. And our families, our friends, and our communities are everything. This is us. This is who we are. It’s what we do every day.

Our Values:

• Embrace Authenticity
• Encourage Transparency
• Promote Learning
• Build Trust
• Earn Respect
• Deliver Value
• Serve Our Customers

North 40 Outfitters in Great Falls, MT, East Location, is looking to hire a Full-Time Loss Prevention Inventory Specialist to join our team. We believe that each team member plays a vital role in the success of our company. We are looking for authentic and enthusiastic people who love our lifestyle and believe in service before self. As a Loss Prevention Inventory Specialist at North 40, you play a key role in the overall customer experience by safeguarding company assets with auditing processes and procedures and maintaining the accuracy of the store’s inventory. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, open availability and dependable. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

This full-time position requires the ability to work all scheduled shifts between the business hours of Mon-Sat 7 am to 7 pm, and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. This shift can include working weekends and certain holidays and will require flexibility in scheduling based on business needs.

• Loss Prevention
  • Function as the stores Loss Prevention Coordinator to proactively detect and prevent losses.
  • Analyze shrink/loss data to identify and track problem areas and trends.
  • Review and monitor process controls and audits and identify problem areas or procedural deficiencies.
  • In partnership with store management, teach, train and coach associates in loss prevention protocols and techniques as well as use of equipment and technologies.
  • Oversee EAS system operation and coordinate on maintenance and compliance.
  • Advise Store Managers and Loss Prevention on policy and procedure violations.
  • Assist store management team with the implementation and adherence of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and all company policies and procedures. Report all issues to Loss Prevention.
  • Watch for and recognize potential theft, and take appropriate steps to prevent, report, or handle these situations.
  • Recognize safety and security risks and remedy the situation and alert proper personnel.
  • Monitor and audit cash handling processes and procedures. Conduct random counts of safe and tills.
  • Assist store management with the stores key control, authorized access areas, alarm logs, and physical security.
• Perform counts and verify inventory: Moving Targets and Cycle Counts
  • Obtain moving targets list from Loss Prevention on a weekly basis.
  • Physically check accuracy of counts on each item on the moving target list.
  • Research as needed and note reason for variances; track and file all major discrepancies for audit by Loss Prevention.
  • Obtain department count lists from Loss Prevention monthly.
  • Break down the list by department; assign the department list to the lead and assist in counting inventory as able.
  • Research as needed on large discrepancies.
  • Correct PIP to reflect actual product availability on all counts.
  • Obtain negative count lists daily when possible, minimum of twice per week; reconcile discrepancies and PIP as needed to reflect actual quantity availability.
• Active Inventory Management (AIM)
  • Ensure inventory counts are adjusted properly using PIP process.
  • Understand all PIP types.
  • Utilize appropriate PIP according to each individual situation for optimal tracking.
  • PIP inventory accordingly to reflect actual product availability
  • Verify correct price and SKU on signage and labels as product is counted.
  • Notify department leads with any tagging discrepancies that need to be addressed.
  • Verify zero counts on empty bins and pegs near items that are counted.
• Other Duties as assigned including:
  • Provide position specific Loss Prevention training to new hires.
  • Provide ongoing training to store teams based on discovered trends and observed practices regarding Loss Prevention and inventory handling processes and procedures.
  • Assist in educating and maintaining store wide standards in safety and security.
  • Assist customers while conducting all assigned duties.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive wage, a rewarding work environment, and generous benefits and perks such as paid holidays, a 401(k) option, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a phenomenal employee discount on all products North 40 sells.

North 40 Outfitters is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.