Inventory Control Associate

Zamzows Inc • Boise, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Associate works under the direction of the Store Manager and partners with procurement to set up and monitor product pricing. The role also handles product placement and merchandising, receiving and product returns, and maintaining accurate inventory integrity. The successful candidate must be flexible with work schedules and assigned duties and willing to take on new tasks.

The position operates in a retail environment with plants, chemicals, dirt, and live animals. In the absence of store leaders, the associate may supervise store functions for short periods, typically during opening or closing. The role may require occasional travel between retail locations. The associate must be comfortable opening and closing the store without supervision.

This is a full-time position scheduled for five shifts per week, typically 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., though schedules may vary with business needs. Weekend availability is required. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must work at least 30 hours each week to maintain full-time status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• 1–3 years of experience in a retail environment.
• Organized and thorough.
• Able to solve problems and think independently.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• High degree of initiative and planning skills; self-starter.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Flexibility with work schedule and assigned duties, and willingness to take on new tasks.
• Availability to work weekends.
• Must be comfortable opening and closing the store without supervision.
• Must work at least 30 hours each week to maintain full-time status.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move items weighing more than 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings about upcoming promotions and their execution.
• Verify pricing in the system by scanning the store according to the schedule implemented by procurement.
• Update pricing weekly and download sale information and temporary price reductions (TPRs).
• Create end caps and promote products through shelf advertising; merchandise underperforming products to accelerate sales.
• Reconcile store bills with received products.
• Oversee receiving products into the store and returning merchandise to manufacturers.
• Conduct monthly or weekly inventory cycle counts.
• Assist the Store Manager with the year-end physical inventory take.
• Provide cashier backup as needed.
• Act as a communication link between stores and the Home Office regarding upcoming events, sales, and pricing changes.
• Provide store coverage when needed, which may include opening the store.
• Supervise store functions for short periods in the absence of store leaders, typically during opening or closing.
• Perform other duties and activities as assigned.
• Travel occasionally between retail locations as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED