Inventory Control Specialist

True Religion

. Own inventory on-hand adjustments for all store locations, including review, validation, processing, documentation, approvals, audit logs, and discrepancy reconciliation .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory control and loss prevention, with strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies and improve accuracy. Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting, alongside effective communication skills for presenting findings to leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory ControlLoss PreventionAdvanced Microsoft Excel ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsRetail Operations

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Hard Skills

Inventory AdjustmentsData ModelingReport BuildingVariance AnalysisPhysical Inventory ProcessesCycle CountsDiscrepancy ReconciliationAudit DocumentationInventory Control PoliciesCompliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailWritten CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Retail Inventory Management SystemsMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseEmployment Eligibility Requirements

Industry Keywords

Retail OperationsInventory Control AuditsShrink PerformanceThird-Party Counting VendorCount Season

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own inventory on-hand adjustments for all store locations, including review, validation, processing, documentation, approvals, audit logs, and discrepancy reconciliation
Lead pre- and post-count inventory research during count season
Analyze variances by store, department, and SKU to identify root causes and distinguish shrink from process or record discrepancies
Coordinate physical inventory exception resolution with the third-party counting vendor and store leadership
Support store count readiness, recount requests, count exceptions, and variance research
Analyze shipment and transfer discrepancies between stores and the distribution center and between stores
Track unreceived, short-shipped, and over-shipped inventory, discrepancy forms, and open variances through resolution
Establish and monitor timelines for resolving inventory discrepancies and escalate overdue items
Organize and report company shrink performance by store, district, and region
Compare shrink results with prior counts, budget, and goals; identify high-shrink stores and loss drivers
Prepare summaries, trend reports, and presentations for the Director of Loss Prevention and executive leadership
Maintain recurring shrink, inventory accuracy, and exception reporting between count seasons
Provide data support for internal investigations and prepare organized case-file documentation while maintaining confidentiality
Develop and maintain inventory control policies, procedures, forms, guides, and training materials
Monitor store compliance and conduct inventory control audits
Travel to stores to support physical inventories and high-variance follow-up
Document audit findings, follow up on corrective action plans, and recommend policy updates
Manage inventory control priorities independently in a remote environment and coordinate with stores, the distribution center, counting vendor, and Director of Loss Prevention

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in inventory control, loss prevention, retail operations, or a related analytical role
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data modeling, and report building from large data sets
Working knowledge of retail receiving, transfers, cycle counts, inventory adjustments, and physical inventory processes
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong written communication and collaboration skills, including ability to present findings clearly to executive leadership
Ability to work independently, remain organized, and manage priorities and deadlines in a remote environment
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including during count season
Valid driver's license
Employment eligibility requirements
Preferred: Experience with retail inventory management systems and third-party physical inventory counts
Preferred: Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency for preparing leadership presentations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
401(k) with employer match
Merchandise discounts
Commuter benefits
Wellness and employee assistance programs
Remote work model
Full-time exempt position