Inventory Specialist

Advance Stores Company•Lowell, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist works with and reports to the General Manager and is responsible for HUB operation. The role includes fulfilling HUB orders, supporting parts department inventory and merchandising activities, coordinating product delivery and inventory records, and helping ensure compliance with security, customer service, and record-keeping procedures. The Inventory Specialist may train and develop Team Members at the General Manager’s direction and has key-holder responsibilities, including task assignment and completion, safety, and opening and closing duties. The position requires the ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities. Work is performed inside approximately 95% of the time in a store that is air-conditioned or heated depending on the season. Potential exposures include battery acid; safety precautions apply 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, neat appearance, and 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/or work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Ability to stand or walk almost constantly.
Ability to 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, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Good gross and fine finger dexterity and manual skills.
Ability to reach above shoulder level and to squat, bend, and reach.
Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch occasionally.

Responsibilities

Pull and ship HUB orders on time.
If a HUB order cannot be filled, call the servicing store before the next HUB run to 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 parts.
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 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 operates according to company policies and procedures.
Coordinate through the General Manager the delivery of products, maintenance of inventories, operating records, and daily transaction records.
Help ensure compliance with established security, customer service, and record-keeping policies and procedures.
Carry out key-holder responsibilities, including task assignment and completion, safety, and opening and closing duties.
Immediately report violations of company policy or procedure to the General Manager and/or District Manager.