Inventory Specialist

Advance Stores Company•Laredo, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

An Inventory Specialist works with and reports to the General Manager and is responsible for HUB operation. The role coordinates product delivery, inventory maintenance, operating records, and daily transaction records through the General Manager. It also supports compliance with security, customer service, and record-keeping procedures. The position includes key-holder duties such as assigning and completing tasks, maintaining safety, and opening or closing the store. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
Ability to come to work on short notice and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Almost constant standing or walking; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Good gross and fine finger dexterity; ability to reach above shoulder level and to 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.
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 inventory.
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, as well as 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.
As a key holder, assign and complete tasks, attend to safety, and perform opening and closing duties.
Immediately report company policy or procedure violations to the General Manager and/or District Manager.