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Port Charlotte, Florida | Retail
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Operations Assistant to support our day-to-day purchasing, data entry, receiving, and inventory management processes. This role is critical to ensuring accurate tracking of materials, timely ordering, and smooth coordination between vendors, warehouse operations, and internal teams.
The ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable working with data, and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
In addition to applying online, all interested applicants should email a copy of their resume to Jessica@mrtcompanies.com and Justin@mrtcompanies.com. Pay commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Vendor Coordination
- Assist with creating and submitting purchase orders
- Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and order status
- Track orders and follow up to ensure timely delivery
- Maintain accurate vendor records and pricing data
Receiving & Inventory Oversight
- Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders
- Coordinate receiving and ensure proper documentation of goods received
- Monitor inventory levels and flag shortages or discrepancies
- Assist in maintaining organized and accurate inventory systems
- Support periodic inventory counts and audits
Data Entry & Record Management
- Accurately enter purchasing, receiving, and inventory data into internal systems
- Maintain up-to-date records of orders, shipments, and inventory levels
- Generate reports related to purchasing and inventory as needed
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency across platforms
General Administrative Support
- Assist with operational tasks and process improvements
- Support cross-functional communication between departments
- Help maintain organized digital and physical records
Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Comfortable with data entry and working in spreadsheets/systems
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience in purchasing, inventory, logistics, or admin support is a plus
Company Introduction
MRT Lawn and Garden Center has been family owned and operated in Venice, FL since 2003. With locations in South Venice (Englewood Rd), North Venice (US 41 Bypass N), and Port Charlotte (El Jobean Rd), MRT is growing and searching for our next team member. Want to grow alongside Florida's largest and most tropical independently owned garden centers? Apply to join the MRT family today!
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Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned and operated cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who owns and operates this Ace Hardware retail store location. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, does not control interviews and/or hiring decisions, and has no control over or responsibility for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation.