Inventory Associate

Family Center Farm & Home; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Center Farm & Home is seeking an Inventory position responsible for tracking goods and supplies in the store. Daily duties include cycle counts, processing orders, and maintaining accurate stock records.

Candidates should be detail oriented, able to communicate effectively, and demonstrate honesty and reliability. The role requires handling shipments, price adjustments, and adhering to store procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control and cycle counts.
• Ability to produce routine administrative paperwork.
• Proficient with computer systems and data entry.
• Familiarity with price changes and promotional events.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Honest and ethical behavior in handling stock.
• Calm under pressure in busy store environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inventory duties.
• Complete cycle counts (scheduled and daily).
• Process purchasing orders as required.
• Track orders and investigate problems.
• Record purchases, maintain data base, perform physical count of inventory, and reconcile actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
• Receive, unpack, and deliver goods.
• Restock items and label shelves as necessary.
• Process and document return as required following established procedures.
• Manage negative reports and perform defective assistance.
• Maintain daily defective spreadsheet.
• Assist store or inventory manager in devising new ways to reduce, shrink, and maintain inventory control.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Administrative paperwork

Store procedures

Communication

Ethical conduct

Stress management

Price events

Job description

The Inventory position will be responsible for tracking goods and supplies in the store.

Essential Duties and Other Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inventory duties.
  • Complete cycle counts (scheduled and daily).
  • Process purchasing orders as required.
  • Track orders and investigate problems.
  • Record purchases, maintain data base, perform physical count of inventory, and reconcile actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
  • Receive, unpack, and deliver goods.
  • Restock items and label shelves as necessary.
  • Process and document return as required following established procedures.
• Manage negative reports and perform defective assistance.
• Maintain daily defective spreadsheet.
• Assist store or inventory manager in devising new ways to reduce, shrink, and maintain inventory control.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exceptional customer service.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Knowledge of store procedures and proper use of equipment.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• The ability to act honestly and ethically.
• The ability to remain calm and react effectively in busy or high-stress situations.
• The ability to manage and initiate price events and price changes.