Associate, Stock (Part Time)

Carters Inc.; Rehoboth Beach (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Carters Inc. is seeking a stock associate to support shipping/receiving, stockroom organization, inventory control, and merchandising flow to the sales floor.

You will work with the store team to ensure product availability, accurate pricing, and a clean, organized store while delivering strong customer service. Prior stock/logistics experience and knowledge of retail apparel are helpful in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years of stock/logistics experience recommended.
• Retail apparel knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong customer focus on the sales floor while assisting with stock activities.
• Organize stockroom and merchandise flow to the sales floor to support replenishment.
• Assist in ensuring product availability through in-stock audits and accurate pricing via markdown checks.
• Support safety, loss prevention, and housekeeping standards across store operations.
• Collaborate with the team to communicate effectively and maintain a neat, presentable store.

Skills

High energy customer service

Stock/logistics experience

Effective communication

Retail apparel knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE In partnership with the store team, the stock associate provides support for all aspects of shipping and receiving, stockroom organization, inventory control, and related housekeeping activities. The stock associate partners with the store team in execution of the replenishment process to ensure outstanding customer service and product placement. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION (TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES MOST IMPORTANT) Customer Focus: Maintains a strong and genuine customer focus on the sales floor. Monitors and adheres to all safety regulation and polices as directed by the company. Partners with the store team to maintain company standard of a neat, clean, and organized store. Contributes to and supports the team on delivering customer service consistently by engaging talent, encouraging positive customer interactions, and a ready all day store presentation. Brand Execution: Assists with creating an exceptional shopping experience through the effective organization of the stock room and merchandise flow to the sales floor. Additional responsibilities may be assigned at any time by management. Utilizes Company processes/procedures to effectively maintain merchandising and presentation standards. Drive Growth: Drives store results through the organization of the stockroom areas to ensure proper, accurate, and timely flow of merchandise to the sales floor. Partners with the store team on Loss Prevention and safety awareness within the store and stockroom. Ensures accurate pricing of all items through use of markdown audits. Ensures product availability on the sales floor through in stock audits. Team Development: Coaches the team in partnership with management on the best practices for shipment, sales floor replenishment, presentation standards, and markdown strategy. Communicates professionally and effectively with the team. Fosters a positive work environment for both internal and external customers. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES High school diploma or GED preferred. Minimum of 1-3 years of stock/logistics experience. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, team, and supervisor. Retail/specialty apparel knowledge and experience preferred. Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis. Ability to stand for long periods of time; climb up and down a ladder. Constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping and reaching. AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS Availability to meet the needs of the business that may include days, nights, weekends and holidays as scheduled. Any availability changes must be approved by the Store Manager and will be approved based on business needs. Scheduled working shifts from 3-8 hours in length (applicable state laws apply). Minimum number of hours is not guaranteed. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.

Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.