Inventory Control Specialist

Tractor Supply Company•Town of Guilderland, NY

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist supports store operations through inventory control, receiving accuracy, and compliance routines. The role performs receiving, inventory adjustments, reconciliations, transfers, buyback and return-to-vendor processes, compliance tasks, and reporting, while partnering with the Store Operations Manager. The specialist also supports customer service, store freight operations, and safe and accurate equipment use. The work is generally performed indoors in a moderately noisy environment, with time spent on hard-surfaced indoor floors and outdoor lots. The position may require working outdoors in adverse weather. Shifts vary by store, are generally at least four hours, and may exceed eight hours. The role is non-sedentary and involves frequent movement throughout the store and outdoor areas, equipment operation, and handling merchandise.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be able to read, write, and count accurately.
Must be able to complete required training and certifications for business needs.
Must be able to travel as required in support of district needs.
Must be able to handle and be in contact with birds/poultry.
Must be able to operate a forklift and equipment needed to run a store, including a dolly, hand truck, baler, computer, and cash register.
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 appropriate material-handling equipment, such as a pallet jack.
Must be able to occasionally lift or reach merchandise overhead and frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders.
Must be able to move throughout the store for an entire shift and safely access the selling floor, side lot, stock area, and register area.
Must be able to communicate effectively with Team Members and customers using written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to process information and merchandise through the point-of-sale system.
Shipping/receiving experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Retail experience and/or farming, ranching, pet/equine, or welding knowledge is strongly preferred.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
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, work scheduled shifts, and be available for varied hours, days, nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
Provide Legendary Customer Service using the GURA approach: greet customers, uncover needs and wants, recommend product solutions, and ask to add value and appreciate the customer.
Reinforce Legendary behaviors through customer engagement, Team Member coaching, and accountability for execution.
Complete forklift and propane inspections and key propane use as required.
Pull morning OMNI orders and support BOPIS/OMNI reconciliation routines.
Complete BOPIS and BODFS reconciliation reports according to company standards.
Receive Direct POs, Mixing Center and Bulk Center freight, and DC receiving transfers, including new and open transfers.
Receive and key trucks, execute the truck unload plan, stage totes for the Freight Team Leader, and complete the Loader Feedback Survey.
Stock and tag direct vendor freight, front/sidelot DC 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 Store Operations Manager direction.
Review the Negative On Hand Report and complete required follow-up.
Review and execute buybacks and return-to-vendor 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; find 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, and assist customers with loading purchases.
Complete all documentation associated with job duties accurately and on time.
Obtain licenses or certifications as needed by the business.
Promote a safe and productive work environment and follow company safety training and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.