Inventory Specialist

Advance Stores Company•Flint, MI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist works with and reports to the General Manager and is responsible for HUB operations. The role includes processing HUB orders, supporting inventory and merchandising activities across the parts department, assisting with product delivery and recordkeeping, and helping ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. At the General Manager’s direction, the Inventory Specialist may train and develop Team Members. The position also includes key-holder duties such as assigning and completing tasks, supporting safety, and performing opening and closing duties. The role requires retail experience, basic merchandising and inventory management skills, oral and written communication ability, and basic math skills. The Inventory Specialist must be able to deal with the public in an unbiased manner, maintain a neat appearance, and demonstrate stable work records and performance. Scheduling may require availability on short notice and flexible hours, including nights and weekends. The work is performed inside approximately 95% of the time. Physical demands include frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting and moving of up to 100 pounds, along with standing or walking for almost the entire work period and other movement and vision requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Prior retail experience, including basic merchandising and inventory management skills.
Competence in oral and written communication and basic math computations.
Ability to use a hand truck and pallet jack.
Ability to operate a forklift if certified and applicable.
Ability to meet and deal with the public in an unbiased manner.
Work records should demonstrate stability and performance results.
Ability to report to work on short notice and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Ability 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.
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 ability to 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 items.
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 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 recordkeeping 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.
Follow safety precautions when operating a forklift or hand pallet jack and use eye protection and aprons when handling batteries as appropriate.