Receiving & Inventory Specialist

Rural King; Tennessee; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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’ll receive shipments, process purchase orders, verify inventory, and replenish merchandise on the sales floor.

The role requires 1+ year of related experience, familiarity with scanners and inventory systems, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment. On-site team collaboration and safety are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of receiving/warehouse/inventory experience preferred.
• Experience with purchase orders, inventory control, or shipping/receiving preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipments and process purchase orders according to SOPs.
• Use scan guns and computer systems to document receipts and inventory.
• Identify and communicate discrepancies in PO, DC, and vendor data.
• 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.

Skills

Receiving experience

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Scanner & inventory systems

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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

The role requires 1+ year of related experience, familiarity with scanners and inventory systems, and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment. On-site team collaboration and safety are emphasized.