Receiving Specialist

Position:        Receiving Specialist

Department:  Purchasing

Updated:        02/14/06

Primary Responsibilities: (guest interaction, ordering responsibilities, clean up duties, clerical responsibilities, etc.)

·         Log and sign for daily shipments

·         Validate shipment received (styles and quantities)

·         Inspect for damages, unauthorized shipments

·         Enter data into computer system

·         Prepare data analysis

·         Print price tags for merchandise

·         Take physical inventory of warehouse and shop items

·         Keep area clean and organized

Secondary Responsibilities:

·         Tag merchandise with barcode

·         Handle shipping for guests and shops

·         Deliver merchandise to store locations

·         Assist other purchasing personnel with special projects

Normal Working Hours: (Shift, days)

·         8:00am - 4:30pm. Saturdays and Sundays may be required

In order to be successful in this position, the ideal candidate must meet the following criteria

in addition to the Ten Essential Attributes for All Employees.

Past Work Experience Requirements: (Type of work, number of years required, equivalent experience, etc.)

·         2 or more years in retail shop and/or warehouse environment preferred

Educational Requirements: (Degree/Certification, highest required/preferred, field of study)

·         High School Diploma or G.E.D. required

·         Business training preferred

Communication Skills Requirements: (Verbal: phone, in-person, group; Written: memos, documents)

·         Able to communicate professionally and effectively with guests by phone as well as with co-workers and vendors by phone and in person in a thorough and positive manner.

Technical Requirements:

·         Aptitude for math

·         Valid driver’s license required during probationary period

·         Ability to successfully complete forklift training

Physical Requirements: