STOCK ASSOCIATE

Summary:

The stock associate is responsible for receiving, unpacking and preparing merchandise for the selling floor. He/she is also responsible for the organization, maintenance and cleanliness of the stock room.

Examples of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records
• Conduct regular inventory audits and collaborate with management to identify and address discrepancies.
• Prepare for inventory counts by organizing merchandise and ensuring proper documentation and labeling.

Back-of-House Organization:

• Lead efforts to maintain the cleanliness, organization, and efficiency of the back-of-house area.
• Implement strategic storage solutions to optimize space and facilitate easy access to merchandise.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with company policies in the back-of-house environment.

Shipment Handling:

• Manage incoming shipments, including verifying contents, documenting receipts, and processing merchandise for stocking.
• Coordinate outgoing shipments, pack items securely, and arrange for timely pickups and deliveries.
• Monitor shipment schedules and communicate any delays or issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with store managers at both sending and receiving locations to fulfill transfer requests promptly and efficiently.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate effectively with the sales team, management, and other departments to support operational needs.
• Communicate inventory-related issues, such as stock shortages or damages, to relevant stakeholders promptly.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Full Circle Experience a Plus
• Fashion and Garment Experience a must.
• Experience with Factors credit facility.
• Proven ability to perform strategic planning and priority setting for a Collections department
• Minimum of 5 years of Collections Supervision / management experience
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to motivate direct reports. Commitment to excellent customer service
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
• Self-disciplined and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently and with a sense of urgency

Requirements:

• Stand for long periods of time
• Advanced organizational skills and communication skills
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.