About Ace Retail Holdings

Ace Retail Holdings (ARH), the division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates the Great Lakes and Westlake Ace Hardware chains, is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States.  ARH has been in operation for over a century and operates over 220 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States.  Great people make ARH stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company dedicated to serving our customers and communities.

Service, Passion, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence

General Job Summary

The Department Specialists/ Receiving Manager. The primary responsibilities of Receiving Manager are to ensure the efficient flow, tracking, and accuracy of inventories, in and out of the store. This includes all deliveries and all related processes and paperwork. This gatekeeper role reviews all merchandise/ products and ensures they are received, shipped, stocked and inventoried accurately in accordance with Company standards

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Project a positive representation of Westlake Ace Hardware.
• Helps to organize inbound and outbound trucks and meet their load accuracy and time requirements
• Reports any issues or storages to General Manager immediately
• Unload and load trucks in safe manner including operating equipment to unload and load
• Establish and maintain strict organization and cleanliness standards in receiving area
• Receive and sort all merchandise shipment
• Resolves PO and vendor quantity issues
• Process returns of any defective or incorrect products
• May assist with other positions within the store when needed
• Other duties assigned by GM

Store Operations

• Responsible for cycle counting and maintaining desirable inventory level in assigned department(s).
• Work with management staff to ensure preventative maintenance and repairs are completed in order to maximize and protect all physical assets (i.e. building, fixtures and equipment).
• Ensure accurate receiving, checking in and stocking of merchandise in assigned department(s).
• Responsible for maintenance of back stock levels in assigned department(s).
• Assist with daily maintenance, orderliness and cleanliness of the sales floor, stock room and outdoor merchandise area, especially in assigned department(s).
• Assist with overall maintenance of the store.
• Ensure that weekly price changes are done in assigned department(s).
• Ensure that monthly cycle counts and negative on hand reports are completed in assigned department(s).
• Assist with providing a clean and orderly sales floor including end caps and ad merchandise.
• Assist with merchandise resets throughout store, especially in assigned department(s).
• Ensure signage is current in assigned department(s).
• Operate forklift with proper training.
• Communicate any Store Support Center issue to General Manager for follow up.
• Participate in store meetings.
• Communicate any merchandising, cost control or sales ideas to General Manager.
• Be professional in appearance and actions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Other Essential Requirements

Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:

• SERVICE – Amaze our customers, our associates and our communities by delivering on our helpful promise.
• PASSION – Showing our love for the work we do, our customers, and our associates.
• RESPECT – A humble appreciation that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a stronger and better company and that every person is unique and valued.
• INTEGRITY – An authentic commitment to moral and ethical behavior.
• TEAMWORK – Together we can achieve extraordinary things.
• EXCELLENCE– A disciplined approach to achieve outstanding results through continuous improvement.

Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Floor sales and/or replenishment experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing.

Compensation Details

17.00-18.00 /hour

For a full list of benefits and open positions, please visit us at: https://acehardware.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Westlake_External

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Westlake Ace Hardware is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.