Inventory Internship Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

This position is responsible for the overall inventory productivity for selected merchandise categories.  Productivity is primarily measured by store and DC in-stock along with inventory turn.  Primary responsibilities include day to day activities of inventory management including order fulfillment, store replenishment, and forecast management. 

• Implement the replenishment and inventory strategy to support assortment and merchandise plans while achieving service level targets.  Manage the inventory levels for assigned product categories through analysis of trends, exceptions, rate of sale, minimum order quantities and minimum presentation quantities.  Plan and execute article-site replenishment at stores for all replenished products. 
• Execute purchase orders to suppliers based on suggested order quantities from E3.  Serve as key contact for PO expediting and Logistic issues, and assist with ship schedule changes.  
• Evaluate and plan all basic and seasonal forecasts and profiles based on demand history, statistical analysis, store activity, assortment changes, and current trends, which facilitate replenishment of product to the stores.  Maintain E3 and SAP system settings to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained at the DC and store article/site level.  Utilize exception based reporting and analysis to react to articles that are exceeding or falling below anticipated performance levels. 
• Serve as key contact for store operations replenishment issues. 
• Execute replenishment plan for all new articles, based on the article forecast and profile, and "plans and events" for promotional activities on articles. 
• Initiate and communicate replenishment recommendations in respect to inventory and trends, to inventory management, buying, and logistics personnel.
• Provide vendor forecasts/projections for replenished inventory. 

Experience:

• 0-2 years' experience in forecasting or replenishment, preferably in a retail environment. 
• Relevant experience in Supply Chain, Merchandising, Field Operations, Logistics or Store Planning in a retail environment preferred.  This experience could also be in the form of an internship through a supply chain program. 

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred (Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Business, Statistics, or related field).  Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
 

• Excellent office computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.) and prefer experience with SAP applications. 
• Detail oriented and aptitude for analysis. 
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks. 
• Self-starting team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail. 
   

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.
Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.
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