Interim Inv Contol Specialist

Tractor Supply Company•Akron, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interim Inventory Control Specialist temporarily performs the responsibilities of an Inventory Control Specialist. The role maintains inventory accuracy, keeps inventory shortages at or below store goals, and supports sales by receiving and shipping freight promptly in accordance with company guidelines and procedures. The position also supports customers and team members, contributes to selling initiatives, completes assigned tasks, and provides a Legendary Customer Experience. It promotes a safe and productive environment for team members, customers, and vendors, and follows company safety training and guidelines. The position requires regular, predictable attendance and flexibility to work scheduled shifts that may vary by hours, days, nights, weekends, and overtime according to business needs. Work is generally indoors in a moderately noisy environment, though outdoor work in adverse weather may be required. Shifts generally last at least four hours and may exceed ten hours. The role requires operating a forklift and other store equipment, handling merchandise and poultry, and completing required training and certifications.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to read, write, and count accurately, regardless of education level.
Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
Must be able to move and transfer merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the store.
Must be able to push and pull merchandise weighing up to 2,000 pounds with proper material-handling equipment, such as a pallet jack.
Must be able to occasionally lift or reach merchandise overhead.
Must be able to frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders, and move throughout the store for an entire shift.
Must be able to safely access all areas of the store, including the selling floor, side lot, stock area, and register area.
Must have written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
Must be able to process information and merchandise through a point-of-sale system.
Must be able to handle and be in contact with birds and poultry.
Must successfully complete required training and certifications, including training and certification to dispense propane and other training for business needs.
Must be able to operate and use store equipment, such as a dolly, hand truck, forklift, baler, computer, and cash register. Forklift and baler requirements do not apply if under age 18; propane certification and dispensing requirements do not apply if under age 18.

Nice To Haves

Shipping and receiving experience.
Retail experience and/or knowledge of farming, ranching, pets or equine, or welding.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills or experience.
Basic math skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular and predictable attendance and work scheduled shifts, including varied hours, days, nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
Deliver Legendary Customer Service by greeting customers, identifying their needs and wants, recommending product solutions, and offering added value.
Process inbound and outbound freight.
Maintain accurate inventory control and follow loss prevention standards.
Recover merchandise and participate in the mandatory freight process.
Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
Maintain, recover, stock, and tag assigned work areas, including merchandise displayed outside the store.
Operate the cash register and computer in accordance with company cash-handling procedures.
Provide customers with a shopping experience that differentiates the company from competitors.
Rotate and disposition dated products.
Assemble merchandise.
Operate a forklift and cardboard baler.
Ensure the safety and well-being of birds, including sanitizing and maintaining poultry holding tanks and caring for birds as required.
Complete documentation associated with assigned duties.
Obtain licenses or certifications as needed by the business.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel as required in support of district needs.