Inventory Specialist

About the role

An Inventory Specialist works with and reports to the General Manager and is responsible for HUB operation while performing assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Pull and ship HUB orders on time.
• If a HUB order can’t be filled, call the servicing store before the next HUB run to explain how to reorder.
• Complete all parts department cycle counts, including OUTS, with the store management team.
• Work with the store management team to complete all parts department plan-o-grams.
• Stock all parts department parts with the store management team.
• Complete all parts department callbacks with the store management team.
• Complete MAXI changes in the parts department with the store management team.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Complete all required training materials and attend all scheduled store meetings.
• Train and develop Team Members, under the General Manager’s direction, to ensure the HUB operates according to company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate through the General Manager the delivery of product, maintain inventories, keep operating records, or prepare daily records of transactions.
• Help ensure compliance with established security, customer service, and record-keeping policies and procedures.
• Perform key holder responsibilities, including task assignment and completion, safety, and open/close duties.
• Immediately report any violation of company policy or procedure to the General Manager and/or District Manager.

Requirements

• Competency in oral and written communications and 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, neat in appearance, and able to interact with the public in an unbiased manner.
• Previous work records should demonstrate stability and performance results.
• Ability to work on short notice and/or flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Physical Demands

• Almost constant standing or walking.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Requires good manual skills (gross and fine finger dexterity).
• Must be able to reach above shoulder level.
• Must be capable of squatting, bending, and reaching.
• Must be capable of climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching on an occasional basis.

Work Environment

• Inside approximately 95% of the time; the store is air-conditioned or heated depending on the time of year.
• No particular hazards except exposure to battery acid (eye protection and aprons should be used when handling batteries, though not mandatory).
• Must adhere to safety precautions when operating a forklift or hand pallet jack.