Inventory Control Specialist

Tractor Supply Company • Fuquay-Varina, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist supports store operations by maintaining inventory control, receiving accuracy, and compliance routines. The role performs receiving, inventory adjustment, reconciliation, transfer, buyback/RTV, compliance, and reporting processes in partnership with the Store Operations Manager. It also involves customer service, support for store and freight operations, accurate documentation, and safe operation of store equipment. The work is generally indoors in a moderately noisy environment, with work outdoors in adverse weather as needed. Shifts vary by store, are generally at least four hours, and may exceed eight hours.

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 perform the listed physical and mental tasks with or without reasonable accommodation, including moving throughout the store, operating equipment, handling merchandise, and communicating effectively.
• Must be able to move and transfer merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds and push or pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with proper material-handling equipment.
• Must be able to operate a forklift constantly and use equipment necessary to run a store, including a dolly, hand truck, forklift, baler, computer, and cash register.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders frequently; occasionally lift or reach merchandise overhead; and move throughout the store for an entire shift.
• Must be able to safely access all store areas, including the selling floor, side lot, stock area, and register area.
• Must be able to operate store equipment constantly, process information and merchandise through the point-of-sale system, and complete documentation accurately.
• Must be able to handle and be in contact with birds/poultry.
• Must successfully complete required training and certifications.
• 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 and work scheduled shifts, including varied hours, days, nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
• Deliver Legendary Customer Service using GURA: 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 to company standards.
• Receive Direct POs, Mixing Center and Bulk Center freight, and DC receiving transfers, including new and open transfers.
• Receive and key truck deliveries, 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 follow up as required.
• 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 program 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 Review, Special Order Review, Raincheck Review, INR Review, RGO Review, Open and New Transfers In Review, and Verify Ship to Store Orders.
• 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 associated with job duties accurately and on time.
• Obtain licenses or certifications as needed by the business and perform other duties as assigned.
• Promote a safe and productive work environment and follow company safety training and guidelines.
• Travel as required in support of district needs and complete required training and certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• Benefits are described as available to full-time and part-time Team Members, subject to the stated eligibility conditions for part-time new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed