Inventory Specialist

Advance Stores Company•Marietta, GA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist works with and reports to the General Manager and is responsible for HUB operations. The role supports inventory management, order fulfillment, merchandising, delivery coordination, recordkeeping, security, and customer service. The Specialist may also train and develop Team Members at the General Manager’s direction and carries key-holder responsibilities, including task assignment and completion, safety, and opening and closing duties. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Prior retail experience, including basic merchandising and inventory management skills.
Competent oral and written communication skills and ability to perform basic math computations.
Ability to drive a forklift if certified and applicable, and to use a hand truck and pallet jack.
Well-mannered, neat appearance, and ability to meet and deal with the public in an unbiased manner.
Previous work records demonstrating stability and performance results.
Ability to report to work on short notice and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds; standing or walking almost constantly; and reaching, squatting, bending, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching as needed.
Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; good gross and fine finger dexterity is required.

Responsibilities

Pull and ship HUB orders on time; if an order cannot be filled, contact the servicing store before the next HUB run and explain how to reorder.
Work with the store management team to complete parts department cycle counts, including OUTS.
Work with the store management team to complete parts department plan-o-grams.
Work with the store management team to stock parts department inventory.
Work with the store management team to complete parts department callbacks.
Work with the store management team to complete MAXI changes in the parts department.
Comply with federal, state, and local laws and company policies and procedures.
Complete required training materials and attend scheduled store meetings.
At the General Manager’s direction, train and develop Team Members to help ensure the HUB is operated according to company policies and procedures.
Coordinate through the General Manager product delivery, inventory maintenance, operating records, and daily transaction records.
Help ensure compliance with established security, customer service, and recordkeeping policies and procedures.
Perform key-holder duties, including task assignment and completion, safety, and opening and closing duties.
Immediately report violations of company policy or procedure to the General Manager and/or District Manager.