Department Lead: Retail Merchandising & Inventory

Rural King; Clearfield (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (100% on first 3% + 50% 2

Healthcare plans

Virtual doctor visits

Centers of Excellence access

15% Associate Discount

SmartDollar Program

Associate Assistance Program

RK Cares Associate Hardship Program

24/7 Chaplaincy Services

Job summary

Rural King is seeking a Department Lead to ensure efficient and effective operations of the assigned department. You will oversee inventory management, pricing changes, planogram compliance, and department presentation to enhance the shopping experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining displays, managing stock levels, ensuring cleanliness, and delivering exceptional customer service while supporting front-end operations and cross-training across departments.

Qualifications

• Two years retail experience or more.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility with hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the indoor merchandising guide to maintain department standards and displays.
• Monitor inventory levels with regular stock counts and replenishment.
• Oversee the recovery process to keep the department neat and visually appealing.
• Coordinate price changes and signage updates with relevant teams.
• Manage playbook features and planogram sets per company guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the department.
• Provide friendly, proactive support to customers and colleagues.
• Support front-end operations as needed.
• Operate handheld devices and basic retail equipment.
• Participate in cross-training across departments.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

POS systems

Computer systems

Job description

Rural King is seeking a Department Lead to ensure efficient and effective operations of the assigned department. You will oversee inventory management, pricing changes, planogram compliance, and department presentation to enhance the shopping experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining displays, managing stock levels, ensuring cleanliness, and delivering exceptional customer service while supporting front-end operations and cross-training across departments.