Lead Representative, Inventory Control

We’re a leading consumer-driven footwear company and wholesale supplier of women’s fashion shoes to U.S. department stores under brand names like Naturalizer, Via Spiga, Franco Sarto and LifeStride. We’re a marketer and supplier of brand-name, private label and licensed footwear to department stores, mass-merchandisers, and independent and specialty stores.Position Accountabilities Assures effective development, implementation and continuous improvement of processes to ensure: Physical inventories are efficient and accurate Issues are handled immediately Resources are utilized effectively Assures physical and financial inventory integrity is maintained through operational compliance Assures resolution of technical and process related inventory issues for the Inventory Control team Assures effective leadership to achieve efficiencies in system and operational inventory processes among all retail businesses, ensuring proper workload allocationProfile Accountabilities Motivating and inspiring team to achieve their highest potential Providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback Providing the opportunities and tools direct reports need to grow and gain the skills and knowledge needed to realize their potential Attracting talent and selecting high caliber people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences from both inside and outside of the organization Delegating authority and encouraging staff to take calculated risks Adapting style to capitalize on different talent Assures functional and organizational goals are met by: Consistently following approved processesProactively developing internal business relationships Demonstrating creativity by generating new ideas Replicating successful practices Assures a collaborative environment that fosters and values partnerships, diversity, and trust by:Demonstrating a passion for meeting customer needs and exceeding customer expectations Exhibiting selflessness by helping others Sharing resources to improve business results Actively seeking the ideas of others and valuing differing perspectives Building trust by communicating honestly, directly, and candidlyPosition Essential Functions Maintains thorough knowledge of Inventory Control, the physical inventory process, General Ledger and the accounts that they affect, and all tracking and reporting systems Leads month-end processes for assigned SBU, ensuring a timely and accurate close Provides store support, reporting, and financial analysis for all retail business’s field teams Works with external inventory processing companies to ensure high levels of performance are achieved Ensures the timely and accurate execution of the critical activities related to the store physical inventories and overall inventory integrity, working with field management on operational compliance and issuing reports on inventory results Ensures associates are completing their assigned responsibilities accurately and on time Backs up all Associate functions in case of illness or vacation Ensures accuracy of published financial inventory data. Provides SBU forecast information that ensures accuracy & reliability of financial forecasts for inventory related accounts. Reviews inventory reports prior to distribution to internal or external (including external auditors) customers per established deadlines. Ensures that this information provides the necessary information to satisfy governance requirements.Position Specifications Educational Preference: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred or equivalent amount of education and experience Job Experience: Minimum of 3 Years of financial experience Strong attention to detail, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work cohesively in a team environment Solid time management and organization skillsStrong customer service skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsComputer Experience: Excel and General Ledger Software (PeopleSoft) Mainframe/AS400 computer environmentCommunication Skills