Inventory Specialist

Advance Auto Parts•Kingsport, TN

21d•Onsite

About The Position

An Inventory Specialist works with and reports to the General Manager and is responsible for HUB operation. The position supports inventory and parts-department activities, order fulfillment, deliveries, records, security, customer service, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws. At the General Manager’s direction, the specialist trains and develops Team Members to help ensure the HUB is operated according to company policies and procedures. The role also includes key-holder responsibilities, including task assignment and completion, safety, and opening and closing duties. Other duties may be assigned. The successful individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those functions. Work is performed inside approximately 95% of the time in a store that is air conditioned or heated according to the season. Potential exposure to battery acid requires appropriate precautions; safety precautions must also be followed 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.
Ability to come to work on short notice and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
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.
Almost constant standing or walking.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
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, squat, bend, and reach; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Follow safety precautions when handling batteries and operating a forklift or hand pallet jack.

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 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 product, maintenance of inventories, operating records, and daily transaction records.
Help ensure compliance with established security, customer-service, and record-keeping policies and procedures.
Perform key-holder duties, including task assignment and completion, safety, and opening and closing duties.
Immediately report company policy or procedure violations to the General Manager and/or District Manager.