Inventory Control Specialist

Tractor Supply Company•Emporia, KS

19d

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 delivers customer service, supports store activities, operates equipment, and completes related documentation accurately and on time. The position requires a flexible schedule that may include varied hours, days, nights, weekends, and overtime according to business needs. Shifts generally last at least four hours and may exceed eight hours. The work is generally indoors in a moderately noisy environment, with work also taking place in outdoor lots and potentially adverse weather. This is a non-sedentary role involving frequent movement and operation of store equipment.

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, regardless of education level.
Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must have the physical and mental stamina to move quickly and safely throughout the store and outdoor areas.
Must be able to constantly operate a forklift and store equipment, 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 proper 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.
Must be able to handle and be in contact with birds/poultry.
Must successfully complete required training and business-specific training and certifications.
Must be able to travel as required in support of district needs.

Nice To Haves

Shipping/receiving experience is preferred but not required.
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.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

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 by greeting customers, uncovering needs, recommending products, and asking to add value and appreciating the customer.
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 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.
Receive and key truck shipments, 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 inventory 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 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 tires 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 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 throughout the store and outdoor areas safely; operate equipment, move merchandise, complete documentation, communicate with customers and team members, and process merchandise through the point-of-sale system.
Handle and be in contact with birds/poultry, complete required training and certifications, and travel as required in support of district needs.