Inventory Specialist

Advance Stores Company•Greensboro, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

An Inventory Specialist works with and reports to the General Manager and is responsible for HUB operation. The role supports inventory and parts-department activities, order fulfillment, deliveries, recordkeeping, security, and customer service. The position may also involve training and developing Team Members at the General Manager’s direction and carrying out key-holder duties. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Competence in oral and written communication and basic math computations.
Prior retail experience, including basic merchandising and inventory management skills.
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 should demonstrate stability and performance results.
Ability to come to work on short notice and/or work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Almost constant standing or walking.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Good gross and fine finger dexterity; ability to reach above shoulder level, squat, bend, and reach; and occasional ability to climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Follow safety precautions when operating a forklift or hand pallet jack; use eye protection and aprons when handling batteries, although these are not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Pull and ship HUB orders on time.
If a HUB order cannot be filled, call the servicing store before the next HUB run to 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 parts.
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 all federal, state, and local laws, as well as 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 operates according to company policies and procedures.
Coordinate through the General Manager the delivery of product, maintenance of inventories, operating records, and daily transaction records.
Help ensure compliance with established security, customer service, and recordkeeping policies and procedures.
Carry out key-holder responsibilities, including task assignment and completion, safety, and opening and closing duties.
Immediately report company policy or procedure violations to the General Manager and/or District Manager.