Market Hub Inventory Specialist

Advance Auto Parts•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Hub Inventory Specialist is responsible for Hub order fulfillment and inventory control. The role requires knowledge of store systems, basic parts knowledge, interpersonal skills, and in-depth familiarity with store inventory. The specialist networks with nearby stores, Hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers to fulfill orders. The position is full time. The specialist may be MVR certified and is expected to complete all training materials and attend all store meetings. The specialist handles Hub operations and resolves Hub orders in a timely manner, including reviewing orders, pulling parts, staging products, and completing paperwork. The role also includes coordinating with drivers, identifying part-sourcing and logistics solutions, maintaining appropriate inventory mix and levels, and performing inventory accuracy and maintenance activities. Additional duties may include delivering parts to customers, assisting with Front Room Inventory, cores and defects, and maintaining store cleanliness. The position involves frequent walking or standing, handling inventory and equipment, and working primarily indoors with occasional outdoor duties and exposure to the conditions described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior retail experience, including basic merchandising and inventory management skills.
Experience with inventory management in a retail environment.
Competent oral and written communication skills and ability to perform basic math computations.
Ability to locate and stock parts.
Safety knowledge and skills.
Ability to operate inventory systems, POS and parts lookup systems, and store equipment.
Ability to use a hand truck and pallet jack; forklift operation if certified and applicable.
Good interpersonal skills; well-mannered and neat in appearance, with the ability to meet and deal with the public in an unbiased manner.
Previous work records demonstrating stability and performance results.
Ability to come to work on short notice and work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

MVR certification.
Forklift certification, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Handle Hub operations and resolve Hub orders in a timely manner.
Review Hub orders, pull parts, stage products, and finalize paperwork.
Interact with drivers regarding paperwork and instructions.
Coordinate with the store-to-facility network to determine part sourcing and logistics solutions; work with ordering stores on fulfillment options when parts are unavailable in the network.
Work with the GM, DL, and SSC support to maintain the appropriate inventory mix and levels.
Perform inventory accuracy and control activities, including cycle counts, outages, planograms, Maxi changes, price changes, Front & Face, and Truck lead.
Maintain and comply with Hub records and paperwork policies and procedures.
Perform additional inventory activities, including overstocks, callbacks, and resets.
Safely deliver parts to customers as needed.
Assist with Front Room Inventory functions, cores, and defects.
Maintain store cleanliness, including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, and the parking lot.
Complete training materials and attend all store meetings.
Immediately report violations of company policy or procedure to the General Manager and/or District Leader.