Inventory Specialist

Advance Auto Parts•Kingsland, GA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist works with and reports to the General Manager and is responsible for HUB operation. The role supports parts department inventory and merchandising activities, HUB order fulfillment, record keeping, security, and customer service. The specialist may train and develop Team Members at the General Manager’s direction and has key holder responsibilities, including task assignment, safety, and store opening and closing duties. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires frequent standing or walking and handling materials of varying weights. Work is performed inside approximately 95% of the time in a store that is air conditioned or heated according to the season. Potential exposure to battery acid is noted; eye protection and aprons are recommended when handling batteries. Safety precautions must be followed when operating a forklift or hand pallet jack. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Competent oral and written communication skills and ability to perform 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 demonstrating stability and performance results.
Ability to come to work on short notice and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Pull and ship HUB orders on time.
Contact the servicing store before the next HUB run when an order cannot be filled 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 items.
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.