Inventory Specialist

LKQ Corporation • Athens, GA

21d

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist evaluates and reviews the company’s overall inventory management. The role assesses inventory levels across warehouses, identifies appropriate product stocking, investigates missing inventory, and checks inventory accuracy. The position may involve periodically traveling, including overnight stays, depending on position requirements. It is not responsible for supervising employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Past experience working in the inventory department within the company.
• Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, and similar tools.
• Ability to use moderately complex oral and written communication; may train others, interact with others, and present to department or middle management.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inventory levels for all warehouses and determine proper product stocking.
• Communicate opportunities identified within inventory.
• Research and investigate missing inventory.
• Evaluate inventory for accuracy.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Fertility coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Short-term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED