Inventory Stock Associate

Genuine Parts Company • Reno, NV

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Stock Associate maintains accurate inventory, efficient product flow, and a clean, organized store environment. The role receives and posts freight, stocks and organizes merchandise, conducts cycle counts, and pulls orders accurately and on time for delivery drivers, counter customers, and will-call. It requires technical knowledge of automotive parts and the ability to identify and source the correct parts while supporting customer satisfaction. The associate also serves as a resource for internal team members on product and system knowledge.

Performance measures include inventory compliance; timely stocking and deliveries; store sales; cleanliness and organization; adherence to operational and inventory processes; contribution to team support and store operations, including inventory and delivery management; and compliance with asset protection and loss prevention standards.

This position is part of NAPA Retail Store Operations and works in a retail and warehouse environment. It reports to the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager and works closely with Counter Sales Associates, drivers, and external customers, including retail customers and dealer shops.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of previous experience stocking, loading, or pulling.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Functional literacy and ability to understand and recognize part numbers and line codes, accurately and rapidly identifying sequences of numbers and letters.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Basic understanding of and ability to operate a computer terminal.
• Ability to lift and move parts up to 60 pounds and push or pull 300 pounds using a hitch-and-go dolly.
• Ability to move engine blocks and other heavy equipment using moving aids such as hand trucks, dollies, motorized carts, and pallet jacks.
• Ability to repeatedly bend or stoop to ground-level shelves and reach upper shelves at 8 feet using a stool or ladder when necessary.
• Ability to stand or walk throughout assigned work shifts.
• Visual accuracy for identifying part numbers and sequences.
• Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Pull orders for delivery drivers, counter retail and wholesale customers, and will-call accurately and completely, routing products as appropriate and meeting management-prescribed time frames.
• Receive, post, stock, and organize incoming merchandise; maintain accurate shelving and product placement.
• Conduct cycle counts and support ongoing inventory accuracy and record maintenance.
• Perform housekeeping, facility cleaning, packing material and pallet disposal, and area-specific organization while following safety rules, including hazardous-material handling requirements.
• Use inventory systems for coordination, dispatching support, and fulfillment efficiency.
• Periodically assist customers by phone or in person as store volume requires, providing basic support or escalating appropriately.
• Use delivery management systems to coordinate and dispatch deliveries and prepare orders for customers and drivers.
• Contribute to store operations and team support tasks that help optimize store performance, merchandising, and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to store processes and operational standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED