Inventory Control Specialist

Tractor Supply Company • Hermiston, OR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist is primarily responsible for inventory control, receiving accuracy, and compliance routines that support store operations. The role executes receiving, inventory adjustment, reconciliation, transfer, buyback/RTV, compliance, and reporting processes while partnering with the Store Operations Manager. The position also supports customer service, store operations, and the safe and accurate handling of merchandise and equipment.

The role works scheduled shifts that may vary by store and business needs, including days, nights, weekends, and overtime. Work is generally indoors in a moderately noisy environment, with time outdoors in store lots and possible exposure to adverse weather. Shifts are generally at least four hours and may exceed eight hours. The position is non-sedentary and involves frequent movement throughout the store and outdoor areas, equipment operation, and handling merchandise.

Tractor Supply describes a total rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family-planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance. Benefits eligibility and availability vary by employment status and applicable policies.

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 be able to complete required training and certifications for business needs.
• Must be able to operate job-related equipment efficiently, safely, properly, and accurately.
• Must have the physical and mental ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to move throughout the store and outdoor areas for an entire shift and safely access all store areas.
• Must be able to operate a forklift constantly and use store equipment such as a dolly, hand truck, baler, computer, and cash register.
• Must be able to move and transfer merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds and push or pull merchandise weighing up to 2,000 pounds with appropriate material-handling equipment.
• 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 handle and be in contact with birds/poultry.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with team members and customers and process information or merchandise through a point-of-sale system.
• Must be available to work varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and overtime as dictated by business needs.
• Must adhere to company safety training and guidelines.

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.
• Deliver Legendary Customer Service through Greet, Uncover, Recommend, and Ask to Add Value and Appreciate (GURA) behaviors.
• Reinforce customer-service 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 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 process and Store Operations Manager direction; review the Negative On Hand Report and follow up as required.
• Review and execute buybacks and return-to-vendor (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 Feed/Food and Register food-expiration reviews.
• Check the High Dollar List and 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 Orders 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 required by the business.
• Promote a safe and productive work environment and follow company safety training and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 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.
• Family-planning resources, including adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• Benefits are described as applying to full-time and part-time team members, subject to the eligibility terms stated in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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