Inventory specialist

Advance Auto Parts•Columbus, OH

19d•$15 - $16

About The Position

An Inventory Specialist works with and reports to the General Manager and is responsible for HUB operations. The role supports parts department inventory and merchandising activities, order fulfillment, record keeping, security, customer service, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws. At the General Manager’s direction, the Inventory Specialist may train and develop Team Members to help ensure HUB operations follow company policies and procedures. The position requires retail experience, basic merchandising and inventory management skills, effective oral and written communication, and basic math ability. The employee should be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and may need to report to work on short notice. The role involves frequent standing or walking and lifting, as well as working primarily indoors and following safety precautions when handling batteries or operating material-handling equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Prior retail experience, including basic merchandising and inventory management skills.
Competence in oral and written communication and basic math computations.
Ability to drive a forklift if certified and applicable, and to use a hand truck and pallet jack.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and to come to work on short notice as scheduling requires.
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.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Pull and ship HUB orders on time.
Contact the servicing store before the next HUB run when an order cannot be filled, explaining 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 and company policies and procedures.
Complete required training materials and attend scheduled store meetings.
Train and develop Team Members at the General Manager’s direction.
Coordinate product delivery through the General Manager, maintain inventories, keep operating records, or prepare daily transaction records.
Help ensure compliance with established security, customer service, and record-keeping policies and procedures.
Immediately report violations of company policy or procedure to the General Manager and/or District Manager.