Inventory Associate in Voorhees, New Jersey at Venture Optical Management

Venture Optical Management (VOM) partners with eye care practices to build and support outstanding optical retail and business operations. Our mission is to create a remarkable patient experience while supporting the growth and success of our practice partners.

Our team includes professionals working in optical retail operations, leadership, revenue cycle management, inventory, training, and corporate support. Although our roles may be different, we share the same goal: to provide exceptional service, operate with excellence, and continually look for ways to make our organization and the practices we support better.

At Venture, we believe our people are the key to our success. We want employees to contribute ideas, take ownership of their work, develop professionally, and know that their contributions matter. Our culture is built around six core values: Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, Passion, Unity, and Constant Improvement.

We are looking for people who want to grow with an organization, work collaboratively, and help us create outstanding experiences for our patients, practice partners, and fellow team members. Team members must bring professionalism, accountability, integrity, and a positive approach to their work. Whether working directly with patients, supporting our practice partners, leading employees, or providing operational support behind the scenes, every Venture employee plays an important role in creating outstanding experiences and helping our organization grow and succeed.

Inventory Associate

To support our mission of building a superior optical by creating outstanding experiences for patients and practice partners alike.

Venture Mission:

To build a superior optical that ensures a remarkable patient experience while enhancing the growth of the practice and maximizing profits.

• Venture Optical Management is committed to exceeding the expectations for quality eye care by hiring the best qualified, trained and committed patient service teams.
• We will accommodate our patients in a timely and efficient manner, providing a compassionate and safe environment, while complying with all applicable federal and state laws.
• We understand that what we do effectively changes people's lives.

We are always aware and committed to excellent patient care and our practice partners highest satisfaction. We believe in the power of teamwork, utilizing everyone’s strengths and creating an environment for our employees to grow, learn and be happy.

Position Overview:

This is a part-time hourly position based at our New Jersey corporate office. The Inventory Associate will receive incoming merchandise, prepare outgoing shipments, and coordinate product distribution to our retail stores. This position plays an important role in ensuring that our locations receive the correct products when they need them.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, count, and inspect incoming products, including eyewear frames, accessories, and store supplies.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders, packing slips, and other shipment records.
• Identify and report damaged merchandise, missing items, incorrect products, and other discrepancies.
• Accurately record incoming and outgoing inventory in company systems.
• Pick, pack, label, and ship products to retail locations, ensuring accuracy and appropriate packaging.
• Prepare shipping documents, schedule carrier pickups, and track deliveries as needed.
• Process product returns and transfers between locations.
• Communicate with retail teams, vendors, and carriers to resolve shipment and inventory questions.
• Perform regular inventory counts and assist with investigating discrepancies.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe inventory and shipping area.
• Assist with other inventory and operational tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Good organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and work independently.

Clear communication skills and a cooperative, service-oriented approach.

Basic computer skills and comfort entering data and learning inventory and shipping software.

Previous experience in shipping, receiving, inventory, stockroom, warehouse, or retail operations preferred.

Optical industry experience is helpful but not required.

Physical and Work Requirements

Ability to perform hands-on shipping and receiving work, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and moving merchandise.

Ability to lift and move packages weighing up to [confirm weight] pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Regular on-site attendance at our New Jersey corporate office.