Inventory Specialist
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
- # Inventory SpecialistApply: 1762 - Columbia, MD: Part time: Posted Today: R379845Want to help pets live their best lives? We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the *pet people* go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, **Petco is the place for you**. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people. * **Pet First – Protect & Empower.** All pets should **Live their Best Life.** We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do. * **Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond.** Our **Passion** for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through distinct experiences, products, and services. * **Let’s Go! Own & Commit.** We are stronger as **One Petco team.** We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success. About Petco: We’re proud to be **\"where the pets go\"** to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are **29,000+** strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than **1,500** Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, **250+** Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately **7 million animals** through in-store adoption events.As an **Omni Specialist**, you play a key role in delivering seamless, efficient omnichannel experiences that connect our customers to the products they need, when and how they want them.With a primary focus on Ship-from-Store (SFS) and Omni Channel execution, you support daily operational excellence within the Pet Care Center (PCC). You ensure accurate picking, packing, shipping, and inventory flow while also supporting merchandise receiving, stocking, and customer service as needed. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operational precision, teamwork, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.**What You’ll Do****Pet First*** Support a safe, clean, and compliant Pet Care Center environment for pets, customers, and partners.* Adhere to and promote all safety, loss prevention, and operational procedures.* Escalate issues or concerns appropriately to the Leader on Duty.**Foster the Fun*** Provide friendly, helpful, and solution-oriented customer service when supporting the sales floor.* Support customer interactions using Petco’s selling model as needed.* Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team culture focused on shared success.**Let’s Go!*** Execute daily Ship-from-Store (SFS) operations, including accurate picking, packing, labeling, and shipping.* Support efficient Omni Channel execution to reduce processing time through process familiarity and operational discipline.* Assist with receiving, unloading, and stocking merchandise and supplies in accordance with operational guidelines.* Maintain accurate inventory flow and support quarterly and annual physical inventory counts.* Complete Omni and SFS-related projects, including planogram sets, labeling, signage, fixture setup, RTV processing, and hazardous waste handling.* Analyze on-site conditions versus plan, identify variances, and recommend or implement corrective actions.* Coordinate with Pet Care Center and field partners to ensure fixturing, floor plans, stocking, and SFS equipment are executed to standard.* Communicate daily status updates to PCC leadership, including unfinished orders or required system corrections.* Perform routine housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, organized, and professional backroom and sales floor.* Support special projects and additional operational tasks as assigned.**Key Responsibilities****Omni Channel & Operations*** Ensure accurate, timely execution of SFS and Omni Channel processes.* Maintain operational standards across backroom and sales floor environments.* Support inventory accuracy, replenishment, and merchandise presentation.* Follow all policies, procedures, and safety standards.**Customer Experience*** Process register transactions accurately and efficiently when supporting the sales floor.* Deliver a positive customer experience through professionalism and teamwork.**What Success Looks Like*** High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent work experience.* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.* Basic math proficiency and above-average communication skills.* Ability to follow processes while applying sound judgment when needed.* Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.* Genuine interest in animals and their care preferred.**What You Bring****Experience & Skills*** Minimum of 1 year of experience working with or caring for companion animals and aquatic life.* Strong knowledge of animal care, husbandry, and maintenance practices.* Demonstrated ability to educate others and communicate effectively.* Strong customer service mindset with an aptitude for selling behaviors.* Basic business, math, and inventory management skills.* Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.* High school diploma or GED preferred.* Completion and ongoing maintenance of the Petco Animal Care Certification Program required.**Essential Functions & Work Environment**This role is performed in a **Pet Care Center retail environment** and requires active engagement on the sales floor.* The role requires frequent standing and walking, as well as bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.* Ability to safely lift and move merchandise, supplies, or animals weighing up to 50 pounds.* Regular engagement with customers on the sales floor, including providing customer assistance and performing cashiering and point-of-sale transactions.* Must be able to work in proximity to animals, including exposure to animal dander, odors, noises, and cleaning chemicals.* Flexible availability to support Pet Care Center operating hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.**Why You’ll Love It Here*** Purpose-driven work that makes a difference for pets and people.* A welcoming, inclusive team environment.* Opportunities to learn, grow, and explore career paths.* A fun, fast-paced role where no two days are the same.Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.*The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.*$17.00 - $25.00Starting Rate:$17.00Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see
- J-18808-Ljbffr Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Inventory Specialist in Columbia, MD vacancy
$17 - $25 per hour
...channel fulfillment. You’ll ensure accurate picking, packing, stocking, and customer service on the sales floor, while maintaining inventory controls and supporting special projects. This role welcomes animal lovers and emphasizes teamwork in a fast‑paced retail...SuggestedHourly pay- Petco in Columbia, MD is seeking a part-time Inventory Specialist to support daily Ship-from-Store operations and Omni Channel execution. You will ensure accurate picking, packing, labeling, and shipping, and assist with receiving, stocking, and maintaining inventory flow...SuggestedPart time
- Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in the United States seeks an Omni Specialist to deliver seamless omnichannel experiences and support Ship-... ...will ensure accurate picking, packing, labeling, shipping, and inventory flow while maintaining strong customer service, teamwork, and...Suggested
- ...CVS Health is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to manage inventory for the pharmacy, ensuring accuracy, organization, and compliance. You will handle purchasing, receiving, cycle counts, and preparation of supplies while maintaining clean, orderly work areas and...Suggested
CVS Health
Columbia, MD3 days ago - CVS Health is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to manage inventory in the Pharmacy environment, keeping areas clean, organized and compliant with SOPs. Responsibilities include purchasing and receiving inventory, cycle counts, replenishment, returns, and ensuring...SuggestedFull time
- - Responsible for executing, monitoring, and training inventory best practices and standard operating procedures for the entire store, including both front end and pharmacy. Supports pharmacy inventory management activities, including receiving, counting, ordering, and...
Walgreens
Beltsville, MD2 days ago $20 - $23 per hour
...Job TitleThe responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:Ordering, receiving, and stocking inventory at medical centers with minimal disruption to patients and staff;Establishing and maintaining excellent relationships and open lines of communication...Work at officeImmediate startFlexible hoursWeekend workPatient First
Hanover, MD9 hours ago- ...Contractors in Columbia, MD is hiring a reliable Warehouse Associate to support day-to-day operations, including receiving, staging, inventory control, and dispatch, ensuring materials reach job sites on time. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, able to...For contractors
$80k - $128k
ResponsibilitiesPeraton is seeking a Lead‑level Asset/Inventory Control Analyst to support mission‑critical logistics and asset management operations across our national security portfolio. In this senior role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of equipment, materials...Contract workShift workPeraton Corporation
Annapolis Junction, MD6 days ago- ...Job Summary Quick Servant Company, Inc. is seeking an organized and dependable Parts & Inventory Administrator to provide administrative support within our Parts Department. This is a great opportunity for someone who is comfortable working with computers, communicates...Hourly pay
Quick Servant Co Inc
Columbia, MD7 days ago - ...Inventory Specialist/LogisticianLeidos has a new and exciting opportunity for an Inventory Specialist/Logistician in our Intel Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (...Local areaImmediate startFlexible hours
Leidos
Annapolis Junction, MD4 days ago $20.35 - $22.02 per hour
...part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary The Inventory Control Coordinator is responsible for the tasks associated with the management of inventory while maintaining the Pharmacy in a...Hourly payFull timeWork experience placementLocal areaShift work- ...track of fresh product and material goods in order to facilitate production. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Complete physical counts of all inventory - perishable and non-perishable - based on established schedule. Check for negative and missing tags and report to management...Work at officeShift workNight shiftWeekend work
- ...Advantage” —a commitment to superior customer service, deep product inventory from the industry’s best brands, and a knowledgeable,... ...about our company at . Position Summary The Inventory Control Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and...Temporary workFor contractorsFlexible hours
$20.35 - $22.02 per hour
Position Summary The Inventory Control Coordinator is responsible for the tasks associated with the management of inventory while maintaining the Pharmacy in a clean, orderly, and professional manner. Duties & Responsibilities Purchasing and receiving of inventory, tracking...Hourly payFull timeWork experience placementLocal areaShift work$18 - $26 per hour
Walmart in Severn, MD is hiring for two full-time positions. The roles include processing shipments, organizing receiving reports, and maintaining the Receiving area according to company policies and safety guidelines at the 424 George Claus Blvd location. Compensation ...Hourly payFull timeShift work- ...E &R Industrial Sales, Inc. is seeking an On-Site Service Representative to support inventory management at customer facilities in Hanover, MD. This full-time role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product availability and accurate reporting...Full time
E&R Industrial Sales Inc
Hanover, MD5 days ago - SpartanNash Military in Severn, MD is hiring for Inventory Control support to ensure accurate stock levels in the distribution center. The role involves inventory counting, data maintenance, and coordinating with multiple departments to keep inventory in check. You will...Night shiftWeekend work
- Walmart in Laurel, MD is seeking a dedicated associate to join our team in a fast-paced retail environment. You will operate a forklift, receive and stock merchandise, and assist members with product selection and self-service technology while upholding safety and service...
- Ascend Wellness Holdings is seeking a Distribution Hub Associate in Laurel, MD to support daily hub operations, including receiving, inventory control, labeling, staging, and delivery support. You will ensure compliance with company procedures and state regulations while...
- Feld Entertainment is seeking a Cycle Counter to join our distribution center team in Jessup, MD. The role focuses on maintaining inventory accuracy through daily, weekly, and quarterly cycle counts, resolving discrepancies, and keeping precise ledgers. You will use warehouse...Afternoon shift
- ...Purchasing And Inventory Control Specialist Marra Forni is seeking a Purchasing And Inventory Control Specialist for its Elkridge facility which specializes in manufacturing brick ovens. The Purchasing And Inventory Control Specialist will oversee the activities of...Work at office
- ..., branches, sales, operations, and vendors to ensure product availability and profitability. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of purchasing or inventory experience, familiarity with HVACR distribution, and strong Excel and ERP skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr AIRECO SUPPLY INC
- Food Authority, INC in Jessup, MD is seeking a Warehouse Associate to process, check, verify, and inventory materials. You will move materials, ship finished goods, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include receiving, inventory...Day shift
- Aireco Supply, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain accurate inventory records and optimize stock levels across our Maryland distribution network. You will perform cycle counts, update WEBUI/TWL, and partner with warehouse, purchasing, sales, and...
- CarMax Laurel, MD is hiring an Inventory Associate to play a vital role in logging deliveries, tracking inventory, and preparing vehicles for customer viewing. You will move vehicles around the lot, keep the environment clean, and work with a team to deliver an exceptional...Night shiftAfternoon shift
- The Chefs' Warehouse in Jessup, MD is seeking a warehouse associate to manage inventory, process fresh seafood orders, and pick, pack, and ship items. You will operate pallet jacks, read production schedules, and maintain cold storage conditions in 30-36 degrees, contributing...Weekly pay
- ...check for damages, distribute stock, and fill orders while coordinating with carriers when needed. The role requires attention to inventory accuracy, safety, and efficient handling of material to serve customers and maintain clean, organized stock locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr...
- ...ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1-3 years of related experience, with strong problem solving, teamwork and communication skills. A focus on safety, inventory control, and customer service is essential for daily tasks. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cowtown Materials, Inc
- Fastenal Co. is seeking a Part-time Warehouse Associate for our Elkridge, MD location. You will handle inventory, receive and ship goods, and may perform local deliveries with a company vehicle. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment...Part timeLocal area
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Inventory Specialist. Be the first to apply!
Related searches
- inventory management specialist Columbia, MD
- inventory controller Columbia, MD
- inventory planner Columbia, MD
- inventory analyst Columbia, MD
- director of inventory management Columbia, MD
- inventory lead Columbia, MD
- manager inventory control Columbia, MD
- inventory accountant Columbia, MD
- inventory planning Columbia, MD
- inventory team lead Columbia, MD