MH Inventory Specialist

Advance Stores Company•Chattanooga, TN

10d

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, strong interpersonal skills, and in-depth knowledge of store inventory. The specialist networks with nearby stores, Hubs, PDQ, and external suppliers to support order fulfillment. This is a full-time position. The specialist may be MVR certified and is expected to complete all training materials and attend all store meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Prior retail experience, including basic merchandising and inventory management skills.
Prior experience in inventory management in a retail environment.
Competence in oral and written communication and basic math computations.
Ability to locate and stock parts.
Knowledge of safety practices and skills.
Ability to operate inventory systems and store equipment, including a forklift, pallet jack, and/or hand jack.
Parts and automotive systems knowledge and skills.
Ability to operate POS and parts lookup systems.
Ability to use 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 demonstrating stability and performance results.
Ability to come to work on short notice and/or work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds.
Ability to perform duties involving walking or standing, talking and hearing, handling or feeling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

MVR certification.
Forklift certification, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Manage 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.
Work with the store-to-facility network to identify part-sourcing and logistics solutions, and coordinate fulfillment options with the ordering store when parts are unavailable in the network.
Work with the GM, DL, and SSC support to maintain appropriate inventory mix and levels.
Perform inventory accuracy activities and functions, including cycle counts, outages, planograms, Maxi changes, price changes, front and 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.
Report violations of company policy or procedure immediately to the General Manager and/or District Leader.