Inventory Control Specialist

Socket.dev; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member discount up to 40%

Early Earn Wage Access

401K contribution & company match

Financial Wellness Program

PTO & time-off options

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Job summary

The Fresh Market is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to supervise backroom accuracy, inventory integrity, and vendor receiving execution. You’ll manage product dating, cooler/freezer compliance, days-on-hand targets, and beer, wine, and spirits inventory.

Join a hospitality-driven team that values teamwork and operational excellence, with strong benefits such as employee discounts, wage-access options, 401K matching, and a financial wellness program.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• 1–2 years coordinating teams.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, and physically demanding environments.
• Strong attention to detail, multitasking, and fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department managers to oversee all inbound and outbound deliveries, including documentation, follow-ups, and resolution of open items.
• Support inventory planning, product rotation, and ordering to ensure operational efficiency and product availability.
• Monitor and maintain days-on-hand inventory targets for all departments.
• Maintain accurate beer, wine, and spirits inventory records and ensure compliance with laws.
• Enforce store receiving protocols, including vendor security and backroom access control.
• Verify deliveries, truck seals, and electronic invoices for accurate processing.
• Partner with distribution and merchandising teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as primary contact for Maintenance Dispatch Center to enter and track equipment repairs.

Skills

Retail ops

Team coordination

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Fresh Market & You:

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests. We create a warm, welcoming, and memorable experience through exceptional, personal service. We’re looking for a leader who brings positive energy, strong character, and a commitment to excellence every day. We value teamwork, celebrate our shared success, and look forward to the impact you’ll make on our store, our team, and our community.

Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team

• Team Member discount up to 40%
• Early Earn Wage Access (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your earned wages on-demand per pay period)
• 401K contribution and company match
• Financial Wellness Program

• Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.

About the Position:

Are you known for your attention to detail and multitasking? Ready to take charge behind the scenes and keep our store moving at full speed? As the Inventory Control Specialist, you will be the store’s point person for backroom accuracy, inventory integrity, and vendor receiving execution. This role is responsible for product dating, cooler and freezer compliance, days-on-hand targets, and beer, wine, and spirits inventory management. This role embodies passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork—anchoring operational excellence in our culture and values. You will ensure alignment with distribution accuracy, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and store compliance standards. By combining attention to detail with operational excellence, you will drive efficient backroom operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and enhance guest confidence in product freshness.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with department managers to oversee all inbound and outbound deliveries—including documentation, follow-ups, and resolution of open items—while supporting inventory planning, product rotation, and ordering to ensure operational efficiency and product availability.
• Monitor and maintain days-on-hand inventory targets for all departments.
• Maintain accurate beer, wine, and spirits inventory records and compliance with all applicable laws
• Enforce store receiving protocols, including vendor security and backroom access control.
• Verify all deliveries, truck seals, and electronic invoices, ensuring accurate processing and credit handling.
• Partner with distribution and merchandising teams to resolve invoice, quantity, and quality discrepancies.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Maintenance Dispatch Center to enter and track equipment repairs through resolution.
• Provide courteous, helpful interactions with vendors, team members, and guests as needed.

Availability:

This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications:

At a minimum, what you’ll need:

• 2+ years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• 1–2 years of experience coordinating teams.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, and physically demanding environments.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Retail, culinary, and/or grocery experience.
• Proven experience in receiving, inventory management, and/or backroom operations.
• Familiarity with inventory systems and vendor receiving procedures.

Physical and Work Conditions:

• Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, and exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Required to spend long periods of time on their feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law).
• Required to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Fresh Market is a proud, equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

The statements in this job posting describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role but are not all-inclusive. The Fresh Market looks forward to talking with interested candidates to share additional details about the applicable responsibilities, duties, and skills required