Garden Center Live Goods Specialist

Big Tool Box Inc; Parker (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Tool Box is hiring a Live Goods Specialist to own live plant purchasing, receiving, and inventory control in the garden center. You will manage weekly plant orders, inspect deliveries for pests, and keep displays vibrant and accurate for customers.

The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, assistance with loading, and helping customers select plants for various garden needs across annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and sod.

Qualifications

• 2+ years live goods purchasing/receiving in garden center or nursery; merchandising and credit processing required.
• RF/Mango mastery—closes 100 live counts before lunch, exports shrink dashboard in <2 min.
• Service-oriented approach with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Purchase live goods and forecast weekly orders with local nurseries and suppliers.
• Inspect incoming deliveries, verify cold-chain, photo-document damage and quarantine if needed.
• Perform daily cycle counts and maintain 98%+ inventory accuracy.
• Set up and refresh outdoor garden center displays and themed zones.
• Greet customers and provide plant care guidance and loading assistance.

Skills

Purchasing

Receiving

Merchandising

RF Scanner

Mango mastery

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Horticulture certificate

Tools

RF Scanner

Mango software

ACE Vision

Job description

Big Tool Box is hiring a Live Goods Specialist to own live plant purchasing, receiving, and inventory control in the garden center. You will manage weekly plant orders, inspect deliveries for pests, and keep displays vibrant and accurate for customers.

The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, assistance with loading, and helping customers select plants for various garden needs across annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and sod.