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Manager, Inventory Shortage Control  

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Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Company
Sears Holdings Management Corporation

Job Location
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

www.searsholdings.com/careers

Position Type
N/A

Pay Type
Salaried

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Categories
Apparel & Accessories
Department Stores
Electronics
General Merchandise
Home & Office

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About the Company

Sears Holdings Management Corporation provides corporate services to Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) and its family of companies, including Sears Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with approximately 3,900 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are offered exclusively in the U.S. by Kmart. We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made annually.

Job Description

Sears Holdings Management Corporation provides corporate services to Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) and its family of companies, including Sears Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with approximately 3,900 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has the Country Living collection, which is offered exclusively by Sears and Kmart. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are offered exclusively in the U.S. by Kmart. We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' Web site at http://www.searsholdings.com.Prepares and assists in developing the store inventory schedule and inventory procedures. Prepares reporting of
inventory shortage results and identifies solutions to reduce inventory loss. Assist in the preparation of support
material for capital expenditures.

Qualifications
Prepares reporting of inventory shortage results and identifies solutions to reduce inventory loss, and assists in the
implementation of the approved solution.

Assists in completing return on investment analysis for capital equipment purchases and upgrades.

Prepares ad hoc reports, graphs and charts of researched data for presentation to management.

Provides support to various business units and field teams in regards to shrink reduction programs.

Assists in the preparation, development, and maintenance of the store inventory process.

Assists in the development of inventory schedule and in the inventory budget plan for inventory vendors

Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent, Master’s degree preferred

Minimum of three years financial analysis, accounting experience or equivalent.

Experience in Retail Inventory accounting and inventory shortage control preferred.

Strong knowledge of Sears legacy systems: SPRS and Document Direct (View Direct/Mobius)

Strong knowledge in the use of personal computer and mainframe software (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and
Access, experience with mainframe applications, SQL, and Outlook a plus)

Exceptional communication skills are essential as well as the ability to interact the associates across all levels of
Internal and external personnel.

Ability to interpret data, analyze results, make recommendations, and implement solutions.

A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include:

Medical and Dental Plans

Health Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts

Short and Long-Term Disability

Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

Merchandise Discount

Adoption Assistance

Kmart Advantage Rx

ConSern Loans for Education

Worklife Solutions

Voluntary Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Sears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Vacation Time with Personal Days

National Holidays

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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