Inventory Specialist

Advance Auto Parts•Braselton, GA

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist works with and reports to the General Manager and is responsible for HUB operation. The role supports inventory and parts-department activities, HUB order fulfillment, deliveries, record keeping, security, and customer service. At the General Manager’s direction, the specialist trains and develops Team Members to help ensure the HUB operates according to company policies and procedures. The position also includes key-holder duties such as assigning and completing tasks, safety responsibilities, and opening and closing duties. Other duties may be assigned. The job requires frequent standing or walking and lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Work is inside approximately 95% of the time, with the store heated or air conditioned depending on the season. Potential exposures include battery acid; safety precautions are required when handling batteries and 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.
Able to drive a forklift if certified and applicable, and 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 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, and color vision, 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; able to climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch occasionally.

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 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 is operated 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 violations of company policy or procedure to the General Manager and/or District Manager.