Inventory Control Specialist

Tractor Supply Company•Elizabethton, TN

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist supports store operations through inventory control, receiving accuracy, and compliance routines. The role carries out receiving, inventory adjustment, reconciliation, transfer, buyback/return-to-vendor (RTV), compliance, and reporting processes in partnership with the Store Operations Manager. It also involves customer service, operating store equipment, completing documentation, and assisting with other assigned duties. The position is generally based indoors in a moderately noisy environment, with work also taking place in outdoor lots and potentially adverse weather. Shifts vary by store, are generally at least four hours, and may exceed eight hours. The job is non-sedentary and involves moving throughout the store and outdoor areas, operating equipment, handling merchandise, and assisting customers. Travel may be required in support of district needs.

Requirements

Shipping and receiving experience is preferred but not required.
Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to read, write, and count accurately, regardless of education level.
Basic computer skills or experience.
Basic math skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict.
Ability to work varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and overtime as dictated by business needs.
Ability to operate a forklift constantly and safely use store equipment, including a dolly, hand truck, forklift, baler, computer, and cash register.
Ability to move and transfer merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds and push or pull merchandise weighing up to 2,000 pounds with proper material-handling equipment.
Ability to occasionally lift or reach merchandise overhead; frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders; and move throughout the store for an entire shift.
Ability to safely access all store areas, including the selling floor, side lot, stock area, and register area.
Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete documentation; communicate effectively with team members and customers in writing and verbally; and process information and merchandise through the point-of-sale system.
Ability to handle and be in contact with birds/poultry.
Ability to successfully complete required training and obtain business-needed training and certifications.
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to perform the role’s physical and mental demands with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Retail experience.
Farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular and predictable attendance and work scheduled shifts, including varied hours, days, nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
Provide Legendary Customer Service by greeting customers, identifying their needs, recommending products, and offering additional value; engage customers, coach team members, and support accountability for execution.
Complete forklift and propane inspections and key propane use as required.
Pull morning OMNI orders and support BOPIS/OMNI reconciliation; complete BOPIS and BODFS reconciliation reports according to company standards.
Receive direct purchase orders, Mixing Center and Bulk Center freight, and distribution-center transfers, including new and open transfers.
Key truck deliveries, carry out the truck unload plan, stage totes for the Freight Team Leader, and complete the Loader Feedback Survey.
Stock and tag direct vendor freight, front and side-lot distribution-center freight, and leather footwear according to process standards.
Create Fill to Capacity picklists for the Freight Team as assigned.
Key inventory adjustments and correct or adjust discrepancies according to company processes and direction from the Store Operations Manager.
Review the Negative On Hand Report and complete required follow-up.
Review and execute buybacks and RTV processes.
Check ACT for assigned tasks and complete receiving, inventory, and compliance actions.
Key daily defectives, print the Summary Report, and submit it to the Store Operations Manager.
Complete fire extinguisher sign-off, biological cooler rotation, PER review, Battery Program routines, and hazardous-waste disposal requirements.
Complete monthly food-expiration reviews for Feed/Food and Registers.
Check the High Dollar List and locate and label Rainchecks, BOPIS DC Transfer, and Subscription items.
Process UPS/FedEx shipments, freight claims, used-oil recycling, and used-tire recycling where applicable.
Complete Layaway, Special Order, Raincheck, INR, RGO, Open and New Transfers In, and Verify Ship to Store order reviews.
Partner with the Store Operations Manager on inventory control, compliance, receiving standards, and process follow-up.
Operate a forklift, baler, cash register/computer, and other equipment as needed; assist customers with loading purchases.
Complete documentation for job duties accurately and on time, and obtain licenses or certifications as needed by the business.
Promote a safe and productive environment and follow company safety training and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned and travel as required in support of district needs.