Inventory Control Specialist

Tractor Supply Company • Socorro, NM

19d

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist supports store operations through 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 provides customer service, supports store fulfillment routines, handles merchandise and freight, operates store equipment, and completes related documentation. The position requires regular attendance and flexibility to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate. Work is generally indoors with moderate noise, but includes outdoor areas and potentially adverse weather. Shifts generally last at least four hours and may exceed eight hours. The role is non-sedentary and involves operating equipment, moving merchandise, and traveling as required in support of district needs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license.
• Able to read, write, and count accurately, regardless of education level.
• Able to operate a forklift constantly and operate equipment necessary to run a store, including a dolly, hand truck, forklift, baler, computer, and cash register.
• Able to move throughout the store for an entire shift and safely access the selling floor, side lot, stock area, and register area.
• Able to occasionally lift or reach merchandise overhead and frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders.
• Able to operate store equipment constantly and efficiently, safely, properly, and accurately.
• Able to use strong written and verbal communication skills with Team Members and customers.
• Able to process information and merchandise through the point-of-sale system.
• Able to handle and be in contact with birds/poultry.
• Able to successfully complete required training and any training and certification needed for business requirements.
• Able to travel as required in support of district needs.
• Able to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends, and overtime as dictated by business needs.
• Shipping/receiving experience is preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Retail experience and/or knowledge of farming, ranching, pets/equine, or welding is strongly preferred.
• Basic computer skills or experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict.
• Shipping/receiving experience.

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 using GURA: greet customers, uncover needs and wants, recommend product solutions, and ask to add value and appreciate the customer.
• Reinforce Legendary Service and Leading with Legendary behaviors through customer engagement, Team Member coaching, and accountability for execution.
• Complete forklift and propane inspections and key propane use as required.
• Pull OMNI orders in the morning 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 truck freight, 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 process and Store Operations Manager direction; 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; 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 forklift, baler, cash register/computer, and other equipment as needed; assist customers with loading purchases.
• Complete all documentation associated with job duties accurately and promptly.
• 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.
• Move and transfer merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds; push and pull merchandise weighing up to 2,000 pounds with proper material-handling equipment.
• Operate store equipment, process information and merchandise through the point-of-sale system, communicate effectively, and handle and be in contact with birds/poultry.
• Complete required training and certification and travel as required in support of district needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• Benefits are available to full-time and part-time Team Members; part-time eligibility is subject to the stated hours-worked and service requirements.

What This Job Offers

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