Inventory specialist

Advance Stores Company•Columbus, OH

17d•Onsite

About The Position

An Inventory Specialist works with and reports to the General Manager and is responsible for HUB operations. The role coordinates product delivery, inventory, operating records, and daily transaction records, while helping ensure compliance with security, customer service, and record-keeping procedures. The specialist also works with the store management team on parts department inventory and merchandising activities, and may train and develop Team Members at the General Manager’s direction. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires reliable, flexible availability, including the ability to come to work on short notice and work nights and weekends. Work takes place inside approximately 95% of the time, in a store that is heated or air-conditioned depending on the season. Physical duties include frequent lifting and moving of items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting and moving of items up to 100 pounds, along with standing, walking, reaching, bending, squatting, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Potential exposure to battery acid and use of forklifts or hand pallet jacks require attention to safety precautions. The good-faith compensation estimate for a new team member is $14.95–$16.15 per hour. The rate offered depends on factors including geographic location, retail experience, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, relevant skillsets, and shift differential if applicable. Advance Auto Parts describes its benefits as a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program for Team Members and their families.

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.
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 available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Pull and ship HUB orders on time.
If a HUB order cannot be filled, call 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 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 the HUB is operated according to company policies and procedures.
Coordinate through the General Manager product delivery, inventory maintenance, operating records, and 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.