Retail Storekeeper 1 - Minimum Qualifications Waived

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC) in Carson City, Nevada. Candidates in this position perform merchandising, inventory management, and stock control duties for retail canteen operations at NNCC. Responsibilities include ordering inventory, maintaining stock levels, receiving and inspecting merchandise, conducting inventory counts, and ensuring accurate stock records. Duties also include processing inmate canteen orders, packaging merchandise, and distributing orders in accordance with established security procedures. Candidates verify inmate identity, ensure all items comply with institutional security restrictions, and maintain storeroom and computer security. Additional responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized stockroom, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and supervising inmate workers assigned to the canteen operation. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, hours may vary based on agency needs. Retail Storekeepers perform merchandising and inventory control duties to maximize profits in a retail store or eCommerce environment which includes canteen stores and coffee shops in correctional facilities and other State retail operations. Incumbents oversee and participate in purchasing, inventory control and merchandising in a retail operation involving high volume turnover of a variety of merchandise which may include books, souvenir and logo items, gift items, school and office supplies, computer supplies, newspapers, magazines, tobacco products, food, soft drinks, personal hygiene items, clothing, shoes, small electrical appliances, and other items.

Requirements

One year of storekeeping or retail experience which included stocking, sales and/or customer service.
Working knowledge of proper storage and rotation of food and dated perishable merchandise.
General knowledge of sales and merchandising methods.
General knowledge of storekeeping methods and procedures.
General knowledge of computer functions and keyboarding techniques.
General knowledge of recordkeeping including hard copy and electronic files inventory methods.
Ability to systematically arrange similar kinds of stock and/or property into groups or categories according to established criteria.
Ability to learn State and agency policies and procedures related to ordering merchandise for resale.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.
Ability to perform routine work according to set procedures and sequence.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
Ability to read catalogs, instructions, forms, and other materials commonly used in a supply/procurement environment.
Ability to complete standard forms.
Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
Ability to work effectively with inmates in a prison canteen store.
Ability to calmly explain store policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform merchandising, inventory management, and stock control duties for retail canteen operations.
Order inventory, maintain stock levels, receive and inspect merchandise, conduct inventory counts, and ensure accurate stock records.
Process inmate canteen orders, package merchandise, and distribute orders in accordance with established security procedures.
Verify inmate identity and ensure all items comply with institutional security restrictions.
Maintain storeroom and computer security.
Maintain a clean and organized stockroom, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Supervise inmate workers assigned to the canteen operation.
Assist in identifying existing merchandise which has expired and/or does not meet merchandising turnover goals and/or resale standards.
Determine order quantity and verify price and availability with vendor.
Research catalogs and the Internet for new product availability and price.
Procure merchandise through direct purchase procedure and enter purchase information into a point-of-sale (POS) or other computer-based system.
Receive and inspect merchandise to ensure there is no damage, quantity received is correct, and merchandise meets order specifications.
Enter new inventory into a POS computer-based inventory system ensuring price and markup are correct.
Process receiver documentation and prepare invoice for payment.
Complete accounting documentation as required.
Develop and/or implement a store layout plan to maximize visual appeal with the goal to increase per capita sales.
Shelve merchandise in proper location and to prevent damage.
Store and rotate food and dated perishable merchandise per established procedures to prevent spoilage or loss.
Recommend mark-downs to clear slow moving merchandise.
Amend POS and re-price merchandise accordingly.
Receive and input inmate orders per established procedures.
Print receipt/list of authorized purchases.
Remove items from inventory and package inmate orders.
Distribute inmate orders through a secure window or deliver merchandise to lockdown units.
Check each item against receipt quantity.
Obtain inmate’s signature to verify acceptance of merchandise.
Ensure items requested are within security level restrictions.
Enforce storeroom and computer security according to established policy and procedures.
Poll inmate population.
Revise, add and delete catalog entries to maintain the most recent information regarding merchandise available.
Print and distribute merchandise catalogs to appropriate security levels.
Check inmate accounts in the computer upon request from authorized facility personnel and print reports.
Clean and maintain stockroom and equipment per established health and safety standards.
Develop or assist in the development of the budget for assigned product lines (in NSHE retail enterprise).
Project, plan and monitor revenue, expenses, inventory control, wages, etc., in order to ensure attainment of profit goals (in NSHE retail enterprise).
Project shortfalls or other obstacles toward goal attainment and implement corrective action (in NSHE retail enterprise).
Purchase goods within open-to-buy limits (in NSHE retail enterprise).
Merchandise or assist in merchandising product lines in an aesthetically pleasing and efficient design (in NSHE retail enterprise).
Develop or assist in the development and implementation of a marketing plan for assigned product lines (in NSHE retail enterprise).
Liaise with vendors on returns, best price, payment terms, etc. (in NSHE retail enterprise).
Monitor industry trends (in NSHE retail enterprise).
Perform related duties as assigned.