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Job Description

Position Overview:

Brown Jug is a premium retailer of wine, beer, and spirits. We offer a great place to work, with a friendly atmosphere and energetic work environment. We provide our customers with convenience, selection, and top-notch service! We promote a team atmosphere that is busy and challenging, but always aims to be cooperative and fun. When you choose to work with us, you can be sure you will be treated with the respect and support you need to be a success.

As an Inventory Management Specialist, you will be expected to receive inventory, complete cycle counts, control organization on invoices, product, and back stock. You will also participate in customer service to every person who walks into our store, understand customer needs, instill a customer mindset within the store, participate in stocking and merchandising of the store, and ensure the store is stocked and ready to serve our customers.

This position will support Gold Rush Liquor store (300) at 8661 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99515.

Primary/Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

People Skills:

• Customer service driven, friendly, willing to talk to all customers
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times

Customer Offering:

• Deliver exemplary customer service
• Maintain a high level of service and product knowledge by completing all training within the required timeline
• Assist customers in-store and/or offer car service when appropriate

Financial:

• Complete customer transactions on the Point-of-Sale (POS) device, including payment
• Ensure all cash handling policies and procedures are adhered to
• Ensure all opening and closing procedures are done correctly (when applicable)
• Complete end-of-day till reports (when applicable)
• Ensure the safe is locked at all times and deposits are secured (when applicable)

Day-to-Day Operations:

• Perform all opening and closing procedures (when applicable)
• Receive shipments, check them in to verify accuracy in cost and items
• Complete inventory questions through email and correct discrepancies
• Complete Cycle Counts by each deadline
• Create Purchase Orders
• Work with each vendor, merchandiser, and driver
• Stock shelves and coolers with product
• Participate in merchandising and promotional activities
• Participate in routine store maintenance and cleaning
• Other tasks as assigned

Regulatory Adherence:

• Ensure that OHS, LP, TAP/Rserving, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and adhered to
• Maintain First-Aid, LP, and OHS Training
• Maintain TAP or Rserving certification
• Adhere to all Afognak Corporation policies, with a focus on Social Responsibility

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age or older
• Minimum of 1 year experience in retail environment (not required)
• Minimum of 1-year supervisory and/or management experience (not required)
• Experience in inventory control and receiving
• Experience with counting inventory
• Organization with paperwork, invoices, credits, and Purchase Orders

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• TAP or Rserving Certification
• First-Aid Certificate is considered an asset but not required
• Training in wine/beer/spirits (not required)

Physical Requirements:

• Available to work a varied retail schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Able to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to stand for extended periods
• Comfortable climbing ladders

Other Skills and Capabilities:

• Highly self-motivated
• Customer service driven
• Effective leadership of a large team
• Strong sales background
• Proven track record of success
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must pass a Background Check
• Must have access to reliable transportation

Employees have the following basic rights:

• Right to refuse unsafe work
• Right to participate in workplace health and safety activities
• Right to be informed about dangers in the workplace

Employees responsibilities include:

• Work in compliance with OHS acts and regulations
• Use personal protective equipment and clothing as directed
• Report hazards and dangers to management
• Report accidents and incidents immediately
• Report damaged equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Afognak Corporation and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on protected statuses.

Pay Transparency and Company Benefits:

The pay rate will be based on experience, qualifications, and other factors. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k).

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