Inventory Control Specialist

Tractor Supply Company • Russell Springs, KY

27d • Onsite

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, partnering with the Store Operations Manager. It also includes customer service, helping maintain a safe and productive work environment, operating store equipment, and completing related documentation accurately and on time. The position requires regular, predictable attendance and availability for varied scheduled hours, including days, nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate. Shifts generally last at least four hours and may exceed eight hours. The work is generally indoors in a moderately noisy environment, but includes outdoor lots and work in adverse weather. The position is non-sedentary and requires frequent movement throughout the store and outdoor areas, equipment operation, and handling merchandise.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to read, write, and count accurately, regardless of education level.
• Must have the physical and mental ability to perform listed duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including operating a forklift and other store equipment, moving throughout the store for an entire shift, and safely accessing store areas.
• Ability to move and transfer merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds and to push or pull merchandise weighing up to 2,000 pounds with appropriate material-handling equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift or reach overhead and frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders.
• Ability to constantly operate a forklift and store equipment such as a dolly, hand truck, baler, computer, and cash register.
• Ability to handle and be in contact with birds/poultry.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Team Members and customers using strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to process information and merchandise through a point-of-sale system and successfully complete required training.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and travel as required for district needs.

Nice To Haves

• Shipping/receiving experience is preferred but not required.
• 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.
• Provide Legendary Customer Service using the GURA approach: greet customers, uncover their needs and wants, recommend product solutions, and ask to add value and appreciate the customer.
• Reinforce service 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 freight, Bulk Center freight, and DC receiving transfers, including new and open transfers.
• Key trucks, execute truck unload plans, 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 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 promptly; obtain licenses or certifications as needed by the business; perform other assigned duties.
• 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 offered to full-time and part-time Team Members; part-time new hires qualify by averaging at least 15 hours per week during the 90-day lookback period and meeting the stated service and eligibility timing conditions.

What This Job Offers

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