Inventory Specialist

Parts Authority•Olive Branch, MS

About The Position

Parts Authority is seeking a professional, self-motivated Inventory Specialist to help meet daily replenishment demands and customer deadlines. The role supports inventory operations by maintaining productivity, handling administrative duties, troubleshooting and resolving problems, and adapting to changing order flows. The Inventory Specialist also supports safe material handling and shipping operations, coordinates product and paperwork flow, and helps maintain customer satisfaction through effective communication and timely data entry.

Requirements

At least 1 year of inventory experience.
Experience with a WMS or inventory management system and RF technology.
Ability to multitask and adjust to changing order-flow fluctuations.
Self-starter able to identify production areas falling behind and proactively get them back on track.
Experience tracking metrics, including team-member productivity indicators.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Outstanding customer-relations skills.
Strong team/personnel management skills and experience.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated drive to achieve results.
Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; stand and walk for up to 10 hours; squat, bend, and reach; and safely climb and descend stairs at locations with stairs.
Ability to operate powered equipment such as a forklift or cherry picker.
Must be able to work weekends.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of automotive parts.

Responsibilities

Maintain a high level of inventory productivity and efficiency.
Assist with inventory processes to meet customer deadlines and daily replenishment demands.
Support safe operation of material-handling equipment and maintain an equipment structure and level that allows shipping to be completed safely and effectively.
Help resolve discrepancies involving zeroed and skipped products.
Monitor the flow of paperwork from inventory controls to shipping for timely data entry.
Maintain excellent cross-functional and interdepartmental communication.
Help navigate and prioritize incoming product.
Frequently monitor systems and emails to support customer satisfaction.
Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Maintain and promote workplace safety.
Secure and transfer cash or other assets.