Inventory Control Specialist

Opportunity in Suffolk

At a Glance

• Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
• Based in: Suffolk, VA (our growing Suffolk office)
• Pay: $18-$23/Hour (approx. $43.9k/Year)
• Career Level: Intermediate.
• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Suffolk location.
• Position: Inventory Control Specialist (Based in Suffolk)
• Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
• Company: SHEIN
• Status: New Suffolk listing (actively interviewing).
• This Suffolk-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our SHEIN team in Suffolk, VA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Suffolk, a key hub for the Retail Operations industry.

Protect the Bottom Line

The SHEIN Operational Standard

With massive sales volumes comes the risk of significant loss. The Inventory Control Specialist is an advanced operational role dedicated to asset protection, forensic inventory tracking, and systemic compliance. You are the detective of the backroom, ensuring every missing dollar of inventory is investigated and resolved.

Job Summary

We are seeking highly analytical, experienced retail professionals to serve as Inventory Control Specialists. You will partner directly with Store Management and corporate Loss Prevention teams to analyze shrink data, execute comprehensive audits, and overhaul stockroom procedures to eliminate operational waste and theft.

Core Responsibilities

• Advanced Auditing: Plan and execute full-store physical inventories, managing third-party inventory crews and reconciling the final financial variances.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate massive systemic discrepancies, tracing PO receipts, transfer logs, and cashier void reports to find missing units.
• Compliance Training: Train the stock and sales teams on proper receiving protocols, damaged goods processing, and EAS tagging standards to prevent future shrink.
• Vendor Management: Audit third-party direct deliveries (e.g., beverages, supplies) to ensure accurate invoicing and receipt.

Salary & Total Rewards

• Salary: Premium hourly wage of $21.00 to $27.00 per hour, reflecting the advanced analytical requirements of the role.
• Incentives: Eligibility for quarterly bonuses tied to store shrink reduction targets.
• Retirement Planning: Outstanding 401(k) program featuring automatic company contributions.
• Healthcare: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance options available.
• Fashion Perks: VIP employee discounts on all SHEIN apparel and accessories.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in business or accounting preferred.
• 2+ years of specialized experience in retail inventory control, loss prevention, or cash office auditing.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and retail Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).