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.

Pay

The good faith estimate for this role is between $18.10 USD and $19.55 USD per hour for a new team member. The rate offered depends on geographic location, retail experience, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, and other relevant skillsets, as well as shift differential (if applicable).

Benefits

Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to improve the well-being of Team Members and their families. Learn more about benefits.