Inventory Control Associate

Zamzows Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Zamzows Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Associate in Boise to support pricing, merchandising, and inventory integrity.

You will partner with procurement and the Store Manager to set up pricing, monitor product placement, and handle product returns, while ensuring accurate stock levels across all departments. The role requires flexibility in schedule, willingness to take on new tasks, and ability to work in a busy retail environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years in a retail environment.
• Must be organized and thorough.
• Must be able to problem solve and think for yourself.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings for promotions and event execution direction.
• Verify pricing by scanning store per schedule.
• Update pricing weekly and download sale information and TPRs.
• Create end caps and promote products through shelf advertising.
• Reconcile store bills with received products.
• Oversee receiving and returns to manufacturer.
• Conduct monthly or weekly inventory cycle counts.
• Assist Store Manager with year-end inventory.
• Backup for cashiers.
• Coordinate with stores and Home Office on events and pricing changes.
• Provide store coverage including opening the store.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Initiative planning

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Summary / Objective

The Inventory Control Associate will work under the direction of the Store Manager and partner with procurement to set up and monitor product pricing. This position is also responsible for handling product placement/merchandising, receiving and product returns and maintaining accurate inventory integrity. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility with the work schedule, assigned duties as well as willingness to take on new tasks.

Essential Functions

• Attend meetings , which will give direction for upcoming promotions and direction on the execution of each event.
• Verify all pricing systemically by scanning your store per schedule implemented by procurement.
• Responsible for updating pricing on a weekly basis and downloading sale information as well as TPR’s (temporary price reductions).
• Responsible for creating end caps and promoting products through shelf advertising. Merchandising to accelerate sales of underperforming product.
• Responsible for reconciling the store’s bills with the received products.
• Oversee receiving of products into the store and return of merchandise to manufacturer.
• Responsible for monthly or weekly inventory cycle counts.
• Assist Store Manager with year-end physical inventory take.
• Act as a backup for cashiers as needed.
• Act as a communication link between stores and Home Office to stay abreast of upcoming events, sales or changes to pricing.
• Required to provide store coverage when needed which can include opening the store.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions

Supervisory Abilities: In the absence of store leaders, this candidate will be asked to supervise the functions of the store for short periods of time. Typically, this occurs during opening or closing timeframes.

Work environment: This job operates in a retail environment with plants, chemicals, dirt and live animals.

Physical demands: This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items that weigh more than 50 pounds.

Position type and expected hours of work: This is a full-time position. Candidate will be scheduled 5 shifts per week, 7am to 4pm, however this may vary depending on the needs of business. Availability to work on weekends is required. Some flexibility in hours is allowed but the employee must work 30 hours each week to maintain full-time status.

Must be comfortable opening and closing the store without supervision.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required between retail locations.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• 1-3 years in a retail environment
• Must be organized and thorough.
• Must be able to problem solve and think for yourself

• Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail
• High degree of initiative and planning skills; self-starter
• Must have the ability to work independently or in a team environment