Department Lead - Hardware/tools (Illinois)

Responsibilities

• Oversee a range of activities including scanning outs, inventory management, recovery, price changes, planogram sets, department cleanliness, and adhering to the indoor merchandising guide.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels by conducting regular stock counts, scanning your outs, reconciling discrepancies in inventory, and replenishing department inventory.
• Oversee the recovery process to ensure the department maintains a neat, organized, and visually appealing appearance.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to execute price changes accurately and efficiently.
• Manage the implementations of playbook features and planogram sets, ensuring products are arranged according to company guidelines.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and orderliness within the department.
• Provide exceptional customer service using the customer engagement model.
• Process transactions or loadouts as required.
• Operate various retail equipment such as handheld devices, forklifts, pallet jacks, ladders, and computers.
• Participate in cross-training for flexibility in various departments and responsibilities.
• Leverage learning opportunities to acquire new knowledge and refine skills.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional support to others.
• Exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of retail experience with knowledge of specific department.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to actively listen, ask relevant questions, and provide thorough and articulate responses.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills to quickly identify and address issues.
• Comfortable navigating computer systems and software.
• Close vision for computer-related tasks.