Inventory Specialist

Responsibilities

• Issue necessary replacement parts to mechanics
• Receive and unpack parts, verifying accuracy of shipment from vendor including parts' numbers, quantities, and pricing
• Receive, tag, stock, and disburse parts to technicians or outlying locations according to policies/procedures
• Prepare purchase orders for purchases of parts and equipment
• Perform weekly cycle counts and conduct physical inventory audits
• Investigate and reconcile inventory reports
• Prepare and process warranty claims
• Return parts and cores according to policy and procedure and track credits accordingly
• Complete inventory information and present it to management for efficient decision-making, which may involve restocking
• Process and maintain outbound deliveries electronically
• Drive a company vehicle on daily/weekly routes to outlying locations as needed
• Maintain a professional work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers and management
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the stock room; perform routine housekeeping duties in the parts room, shop, and work area

Requirements

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel (including statistics and pivot tables a plus), & Word
• Ability to learn and maintain a solid understanding of inventory-related best practices
• Able to effectively utilize parts manuals and manufacturer build sheets
• Computer proficiency with good data-entry skills
• Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position: Heavy-duty truck parts experience preferred, 1-2 years office experience preferred, Basic knowledge of vehicle parts, maintenance, and repair preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel (including statistics and pivot tables a plus), & Word
• Ability to learn and maintain a solid understanding of inventory-related best practices
• Able to effectively utilize parts manuals and manufacturer build sheets
• Computer proficiency with good data-entry skills
• Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position: Heavy-duty truck parts experience preferred, 1-2 years office experience preferred, Basic knowledge of vehicle parts, maintenance, and repair preferred

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 20 lbs
• Sometimes lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 75 lbs
• Occasionally working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Sometimes stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Rarely climbing and/or balancing
• Frequently sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years
• Must not have any DUI's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years
• May be exposed to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language