Inventory & Receiving Specialist

Rural King; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural King is seeking a Receiving Associate to support accurate receiving, inventory control, freight processing, and merchandise movement throughout the store. This role handles shipments, processes purchase orders, verifies inventory, sorts freight, and replenishes merchandise on the sales floor.

The candidate should have 1+ year of receiving or related experience, be comfortable with computers and scan guns, and work well in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of receiving, warehouse, inventory, freight, or related experience.
• Experience with purchase orders, inventory control, or shipping and receiving.
• Comfortable using computers, scan guns, and inventory systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipments and process purchase orders according to company SOPs.
• Use scan guns and computer systems to accurately document receipts and inventory.
• Identify and communicate purchase order, DC, and vendor discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate receiving records and research negative on-hand inventory.
• Verify merchandise pricing, labels, and security tags as required.
• Unload, sort, organize, and distribute freight throughout the store.
• Replenish merchandise and assist with sales floor inventory during high-demand periods.
• Process store-to-store transfers, shipping, and UPS shipments accurately.
• Follow apparel receiving and merchandising procedures, including tagging, labeling, rack organization, and stock levels.
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, ladders, scan guns, and other equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving area.
• Participate in cross-training and support other store departments as needed.
• Demonstrate Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Receiving

Inventory control

Shipping & Receiving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Scan guns

Inventory systems

Forklift operation

Job description

Rural King is seeking a Receiving Associate to support accurate receiving, inventory control, freight processing, and merchandise movement throughout the store. This role handles shipments, processes purchase orders, verifies inventory, sorts freight, and replenishes merchandise on the sales floor.

The candidate should have 1+ year of receiving or related experience, be comfortable with computers and scan guns, and work well in a fast-paced team environment.