inventory speacialist

Advance Auto Parts•Sanford, FL

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 operations, order fulfillment, training, record keeping, security, and customer service. Other duties may be assigned. The position includes key holder responsibilities such as task assignment and completion, safety, and opening and closing duties. The role requires compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws, completion of required training, and attendance at scheduled store meetings. The specialist may train and develop Team Members at the General Manager’s direction and should report policy or procedure violations to the General Manager and/or District Manager immediately. The work is performed inside approximately 95% of the time. The store is air conditioned or heated depending on the time of year. The role may involve exposure to battery acid and requires following safety precautions when operating a forklift or hand pallet jack.

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 and neat in appearance, with the ability to meet and deal with the public in an unbiased manner.
Previous work records demonstrating stability and performance results.
Availability 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 available for individuals with disabilities.
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, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Good manual skills, including gross and fine finger dexterity.
Ability to reach above shoulder level, squat, bend, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Responsibilities

Pull and ship HUB orders on time.
If a HUB order cannot be filled, contact the servicing store before the next HUB run and explain how to reorder.
Complete parts department cycle counts, including OUTS, with the store management team.
Complete parts department plan-o-grams with the store management team.
Stock parts department inventory with the store management team.
Complete parts department callbacks with the store management team.
Complete MAXI changes in the parts department with the store management team.
Comply with all 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 the delivery of product, inventory maintenance, operating records, and 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 company policy or procedure violations to the General Manager and/or District Manager.