Inventory Specialist

Advance Auto Parts•Marietta, GA

19d

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist works with and reports to the General Manager and is responsible for HUB operations. The role supports parts department inventory and merchandising activities, HUB order fulfillment, product delivery coordination, and associated records. It also helps maintain compliance with company policies, customer service and security procedures, and applicable laws. At the General Manager’s direction, the Inventory Specialist trains and develops Team Members. Key holder duties include assigning and completing tasks, supporting safety, and performing opening and closing duties. 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, neat appearance, and ability to meet and deal with the public in an unbiased manner.
Previous work records should demonstrate stability and performance results.
Able to come to work on short notice and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Almost constant standing or walking.
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, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Good manual skills, including gross and fine finger dexterity.
Able to reach above shoulder level, squat, bend, and reach; and occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Responsibilities

Pull and ship HUB orders on time.
Contact the servicing store before the next HUB run when an order cannot be filled, explaining how to reorder.
Complete parts department cycle counts, including OUTS, with the store management team.
Complete parts department plan-o-grams with the store management team.
Stock parts department items with the store management team.
Complete parts department callbacks with the store management team.
Complete MAXI changes in the parts department with the store management team.
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 HUB operations follow 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.
Carry out 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.