Inventory Specialist – MSY Airport Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

Grow With Us! Hudson is North America’s leading travel retailer. For over 30 years, we’ve been meeting the needs and desires of travelers in more than 1,000 duty-free, duty-paid, and food & beverage stores.

What We Will Offer You:

Hourly Rate:

$20 – $22.50
Working at Lousi Armstrong International Airport and its Warehouse This Inventory Management Specialist Job Is for

You, If You Enjoy:

Spend 50% of time in administrative office setting, with the remaining on the sales floor and warehouse ensuring product accuracy and quantities.
Working with numbers; inventory counts, invoicing, purchase orders, accounts payable tasks and Microsoft Excel Projects.

Inventory Management Specialist Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the full procurement and purchasing cycle: analyze data, creating purchase orders (POs), submitting them to vendors, tracking their status, vendor reconciliation, resolving account discrepancies, and invoices.
Generate reports on sales based on current inventory to analyze and create data-driven POs.
Maintain contact with vendors to maintain professional relationships, ensuring product availability, assortment levels, and variety for a smooth inventory flow in the supply chain.
Perform extensive accounts payable functions for the entire facility.
Participate in inventory counts and related reporting procedures.
Communicate daily with vendors to investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.
Review purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with accounts payable policies, and contractual requirements.
Ensure accurate data entry, quality coding, and provide information when applicable.
Address and resolve outstanding accounts payable issues as they arise.
Perform month-end duties and meet other accounting calendar deadlines on a monthly basis.

Required Qualifications:

Proficiency in SAP or inventory management software is required.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, including knowledge of various formulas and functions such as VLookup and pivot tables.
A background in Retail Accounts Payable is highly preferred.
Excellent time management and analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Other Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO)
20% Discount at Hudson, 50% Discount on Hudson Food and Beverages
Personal and Parental Leave Programs
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Employee Recognition Programs
Opportunities for Advancement and Growth
Referral Bonus up to $500 Hudson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified individuals for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity, unique experiences, backgrounds, and identities are valued. All offers are contingent upon successful completion and passing of background checks and/or employment verification results.