Merchandiser

Moon Valley Nurseries•Phoenix, AZ

8d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Moon Valley Nurseries is hiring an Inventory/Merchandising Specialist to oversee inventory controls and help ensure merchandise is ready for sale as it leaves the farm. The role works under the direction of MVN managers and follows the company’s merchandising standards and guidelines. It supports inventory management and order fulfillment, coordinates merchandise between stores and outside vendors, maintains accurate inventory records, and communicates inventory and merchandising issues to managers and other teams. The position is based at the MVN 7th Street location in Phoenix, Arizona. It is full-time, with an open-availability day shift and travel of up to 25%. Work takes place in a basic office environment and an outdoor nursery, including potentially extreme weather conditions. The role requires regular movement and lifting, and may require sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and using stairs. Moon Valley Nurseries describes itself as the largest grower of box trees and palms in North America and an industry leader and high-growth company. It offers competitive salaries and, to eligible employees, medical insurance, a 401(k), holidays, and PTO. The company is an equal opportunity employer, considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, and is a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

At least one year of inventory control or comparable retail experience is strongly desired.
Basic proficiency with computer software applications.
Attention to detail and an interest in working with numbers.
Ability to build trust and earn the respect of colleagues and supervisors.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Decision-making and problem-solving aptitude.
Ability to collaborate with others to accomplish goals.
Experience with Excel, Word, other Microsoft Office applications, OpSuite, Microsoft RMS, and other inventory control software.
Ability to prioritize competing demands, establish and execute priorities, and meet deadlines.
Clear and effective communication and documentation skills.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; related experience, training, or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience will be considered.
Ability to use stairs and frequently reach for, pull, and lift items weighing up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds intermittently.
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in potentially extreme conditions, including rain, heat, sun, and wind.
Subject to an MVR and criminal background check in accordance with applicable fair chance laws, rules, and regulations.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of inventory control or comparable retail experience is strongly desired.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide inventory management and order-fulfillment oversight and support in accordance with MVN standards and guidelines.
Maintain merchandise presentation and resolve merchandising and inventory issues or exceptions through identification, remediation, and communication.
Coordinate receipt and distribution of merchandise between MVN stores and outside vendors.
Ensure outgoing stock is correctly barcoded and stickered, boxes are marked with the appropriate “Spec Size,” and hang tags are displayed at eye level on applicable tree varieties.
Communicate with the Yard Superintendent and General Manager about products or materials received, transferred, bumped, spoiled, or dumped, and suspected shrinkage.
Maintain supplies of sign holders, ink tags, barcode supplies, and equipment; ensure equipment is working and accounted for.
Perform spot-checks, aisle audits, cycle counts, and physical inventories, comparing stock with OpSuite/RMS records.
Verify OpSuite data against physical stock counts, correct computation errors, and investigate and report discrepancies.
Coordinate the annual physical inventory process.
Work with the sales team to ensure SKUs are rung in correctly and accurately.
Work with Logistics Specialists and follow customer and delivery requirements.
Coordinate with Logistics and Planting crews on reschedules, product rejections, and substitutions.
Prepare daily and weekly reports on inventory exceptions, shortages, pulls, and mislabels, and report issues to managers.
Complete merchandise-related data entry, paperwork, signage, and staging.
Generate sold, bump, and exception reports for the General Manager and managers.
Escalate sales exceptions appropriately.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or needed.