Retail Storekeeper 3

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The Nevada Department of Corrections is recruiting for a Retail Storekeeper 3 at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock NV. Retail Storekeeper 3 works as a front-line supervisor in a store under the general supervision of the Retail Storekeeper 4. They are responsible for the inputting of inmate orders through the Scantron or Inmate Kiosk system and printing out receipts and lists of authorized purchase; distribute inmate orders through a secure window. They are required to verify inmates identity against their appropriate order and then obtain the inmates signature for confirmation or receiving merchandise. Retail Storekeeper 3 are responsible for developing and implementing sound stock control and merchandising to maximize sales and profits and prepare month end reports. Inventory and sales reports are to be monitored and ensure turnover rate and profit margins meet the expectations of the division. They are to observe safe practices at all times; adhere to tool/equipment control administrative regulations and institutional procedures; ensure safety training is ongoing; and maintain and project an approachable open-minded attitude and respect appropriate confidentiality to ensure open two-way communication. Hours of operation are 7:00am-3:00pm Monday through Friday; hours are subject to change depending on the need of the agency.

Graduation from high school and three years of increasingly responsible storekeeping and retail experience which included responsibility for merchandising stock control perpetual inventory contacts with vendors and coordinating the work of others; OR one year of experience as a Retail Storekeeper II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Assist in identifying existing merchandise which has expired and/or does not meet merchandising turnover goals and/or resale standards; perform physical inventory counts; determine order quantity and verify price and availability with vendor; research catalogs and the Internet for new product availability and price; procure merchandise through direct purchase procedure and enter purchase information into a point-of-sale (POS) or other computer-based system.

Receive and inspect merchandise to ensure there is no damage quantity received is correct and merchandise meets order specifications; enter new inventory into a POS computer-based inventory system ensuring price and markup are correct; process receiver documentation and prepare invoice for payment; and complete accounting documentation as required.

Develop and/or implement a store layout plan to maximize visual appeal with the goal to increase per capita sales; shelve merchandise in proper location and to prevent damage; store and rotate food and dated perishable merchandise per established procedures to prevent spoilage or loss; recommend mark-downs to clear slow moving merchandise; amend POS and re-price merchandise accordingly.

In a correctional environment receive and input inmate orders per established procedures; print receipt/list of authorized purchases; remove items from inventory and package inmate orders; distribute inmate orders through a secure window or deliver merchandise to lockdown units; verify inmates identity; check each item against receipt quantity; obtain inmates signature to verify acceptance of merchandise; ensure items requested are within security level restrictions; enforce storeroom and computer security according to established policy and procedures; poll inmate population; revise add and delete catalog entries to maintain the most recent information regarding merchandise available; print and distribute merchandise catalogs to appropriate security levels; check inmate accounts in the computer upon request from authorized facility personnel and print reports; and clean and maintain stockroom and equipment per established health and safety standards.

In a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) retail (for-profit) enterprise positions develop or assist in the development of the budget for assigned product lines; project plan and monitor revenue expenses inventory control wages etc in order to ensure attainment of profit goals; project shortfalls or other obstacles toward goal attainment and implement corrective action; purchase goods within open-to-buy limits; merchandise or assist in merchandising product lines in an aesthetically pleasing and efficient design; develop or assist in the development and implementation of a marketing plan for assigned product lines; liaise with vendors on returns best price payment terms etc; monitor industry trends.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Incumbents work under the limited supervision of either a Retail Storekeeper IV or professional staff and manage operations of a retail store(s) at a major correctional facility which may include both a canteen store and coffee shop major State Park major State Museum a major high volume product line in a large retail operation such as text books in a university bookstore. Retail Storekeeper IIIs perform some of the duties described in the series concept but the focus of the work at this level is to maximize profits through the implementation and management of effective and efficient inventory control and merchandising processes.

This job specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

Detailed knowledge of: recordkeeping related to inventory control. Working knowledge of: perpetual inventory methods; State and department purchasing regulations practices and procedures; market research and merchandising techniques.

General knowledge of: market value of a variety of merchandise.

Ability to: resolve problems with vendors regarding desired quality quantity price and delivery date of supplies and materials; coordinate the work of employees and others; coordinate review and recommend improvements in storeroom operations; read and interpret inventory reports profit and loss statements receiving logs and records related to damaged goods and spoilage; maximize profits through effective stock control and merchandising; explain policies and procedures related to procurement retail store operations and/or eCommerce activities to employees and others.

Recruiter Contact Information: Clark Mandichak -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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