Inventory Specialist

Advance Auto Parts•Flint, MI

11d•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 and parts-department activities, including fulfilling HUB orders, coordinating product delivery, maintaining inventory and operating records, and helping ensure compliance with security, customer-service, and record-keeping procedures. The position may also train and develop Team Members at the General Manager’s direction and includes key-holder responsibilities such as assigning and completing tasks, safety, and opening and closing duties. The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. The role involves working inside approximately 95% of the time. The store is air-conditioned or heated depending on the season. Potential exposure to battery acid requires safety precautions, and care is required when operating a forklift or hand pallet jack.

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.
Ability to come to work on short notice and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Previous work records demonstrating stability and performance results.
Well-mannered, neat appearance and ability to meet and deal with the public in an unbiased manner.
Almost constant standing or walking.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Good gross and fine finger dexterity.
Ability to reach above shoulder level, squat, bend, and reach; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
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.
When a HUB 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 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 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 HUB operations follow company policies and procedures.
Coordinate through the General Manager product delivery, inventory maintenance, operating records, or daily transaction records.
Help ensure compliance with established security, customer-service, and record-keeping 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.