Inventory Control Specialist

Tractor Supply Company•Blue Ridge, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist supports store operations by maintaining inventory control, receiving accuracy, and compliance routines. The role carries out receiving, inventory adjustment, reconciliation, transfer, buyback/return-to-vendor, compliance, and reporting processes in partnership with the Store Operations Manager. It also supports customer service, store freight and order fulfillment, and the safe operation of store equipment. The position requires regular and predictable attendance and the ability to work scheduled shifts that may vary by hours and days, including nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate. The work is generally indoors in a moderately noisy environment, with time in outdoor lots and possible exposure to adverse weather. Shifts generally last at least four hours and may exceed eight hours. The job is non-sedentary and involves moving throughout the store and outdoor areas, operating equipment, and handling merchandise.

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 operate job-related equipment efficiently, safely, properly, and accurately.
Must be able to move 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 frequently stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders; occasionally lift or reach merchandise overhead; and move throughout the store for an entire shift.
Must be able to access all store areas safely, including the selling floor, side lot, stock area, and register area.
Must have written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with Team Members and customers.
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 any training and certification needed for business needs.
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 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, nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate.
Deliver 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 Legendary 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 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 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 return-to-vendor 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 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 forklifts, balers, cash registers/computers, and other equipment as needed, and assist customers with loading purchases.
Complete documentation associated with job duties accurately and on time.
Obtain licenses or certifications as needed by the business.
Promote a safe and productive work environment and follow company safety training and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.