Inventory & Receiving Specialist

Rural King; Rockdale (KY); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural King is seeking a Receiving Associate to support accurate receiving, inventory control, freight processing, and merchandise movement across the store. You will receive shipments, process purchase orders, verify inventory, and replenish merchandise on the sales floor.

The role emphasizes operating scan guns and computer systems, maintaining records, and communicating discrepancies with vendors. Safety and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced retail 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.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work.
• Ability to follow procedures, identify discrepancies, and meet productivity expectations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, flexible, and willing to learn.

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.

Skills

Receiving experience

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Procedural compliance

Tools

Scan guns

Inventory systems

Job description

Rural King is seeking a Receiving Associate to support accurate receiving, inventory control, freight processing, and merchandise movement across the store. You will receive shipments, process purchase orders, verify inventory, and replenish merchandise on the sales floor.

The role emphasizes operating scan guns and computer systems, maintaining records, and communicating discrepancies with vendors. Safety and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced retail environment.