Stock Integrity & Inventory Control Specialist Job at WHSmith North America, Las Vegas, NV

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  • WHSmith North America
  • Las Vegas, NV

Job Description

The Stock Integrity & Inventory Control Specialist ensures the accuracy, reliability, and governance of all stock-related data across WHSmith North America. This role manages the full cycle of inventory control, including count coordination, variance analysis, reconciliation, and insight publication. Acting as a bridge between Finance, Operations, and Profit Protection, the Specialist provides visibility into performance trends, identifies root causes of discrepancies, and drives compliance through proactive communication and data-led insights. The role safeguards inventory accuracy, enhances financial assurance, and strengthens operational integrity across all formats.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Governance

  • Oversee and manage physical inventory execution and reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy between POS, ERP, and financial systems.
  • Maintain an end-to-end governance framework for stock integrity, shrink control, and variance reporting.
  • Coordinate and execute physical inventory programs across all stores, tracking completion rates, timing, and compliance.
  • Analyze and improve inventory variance trends by identifying process breakdowns and recommending corrective actions.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and variance reports highlighting trends, root causes, and key performance indicators.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Finance, Field Operations, and Profit Protection to validate inventory transactions, ensuring accuracy and alignment.
  • Provide actionable insights to leadership through inventory audits, reconciliations, and exception reporting.
  • Support audits and compliance reviews through organized documentation and financial transparency.
  • Contribute to system or process improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, timeliness, and reporting reliability.

Operational Execution

  • Manage vendor relationships supporting physical inventory execution and variance reporting.
  • Partner with Operations to implement stock control practices that reduce discrepancies and loss.
  • Support corrective and preventative actions for variance root causes across store, warehouse, and corporate systems.
  • Maintain an accurate and centralized repository for audit, compliance, and external reporting.

Key Metrics

  • Stock Accuracy (%): Variance between physical and system counts within defined tolerance.
  • Inventory Compliance Rate (%): Timely completion of cycle and annual counts.
  • Shrink Root-Cause Resolution (Days): Speed and accuracy of issue reconciliation.
  • Data Integrity Rate (%): Accuracy of recorded versus reported results.
  • Audit Completion (%): Timely resolution of financial or system-related discrepancies.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in inventory control, finance, or operational analysis within a retail, distribution, or multi-format organization.
  • Strong proficiency with Excel, Power BI, or equivalent data visualization tools.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting structures.
  • Experience conducting financial reconciliations and variance investigations.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with attention to detail and process discipline.

Skills & Competencies

  • Advanced analytical and reconciliation expertise.
  • Physical inventory management and variance analysis.
  • ERP and POS system proficiency.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with Finance and Operations.
  • Data visualization and reporting accuracy.
  • Audit readiness and documentation management.

Leadership Attributes

  • Analytical thinker with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Process-driven mindset with accountability for results.
  • Strong collaborator who influences across functions through data clarity.
  • Demonstrates urgency, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Upholds WHSmith’s values of transparency, integrity, and operational excellence.

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