Inventory Specialist at Advance Auto Parts

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive RetailIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Competent at oral and written communications and basic math computations
Prior retail experience, including basic merchandising and inventory management skills
Able to drive forklift (if certified and applicable), use hand truck, and pallet jack
Well mannered, neat in appearance, and able to meet and deal with the public in an unbiased manner
Previous work records demonstrating stability and performance results
Able to work on short notice and/or flexible hours including nights and weekends
Almost constant standing or walking
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Good manual skills (gross and fine finger dexterity)
Capable of reaching above shoulder level, squatting, bending, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching

Responsibilities

Pull and ship HUB orders on time
If HUB order can’t be filled, call servicing store before next HUB run explaining how to reorder
Working with store management team, complete all parts department cycle counts including OUTS
Work with store management team to complete all parts department plan-o-grams
Work with store management team to stock all parts department parts
Work with store management team to complete all parts department callbacks
Work with store management team to complete MAXI changes in parts department
Comply with all federal, state, and local laws
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Complete all required training materials and attend all scheduled store meetings
At General Manager’s direction, train and develop Team Members to help assure the HUB is operated according to company policies and procedures
Coordinate through General Manager the delivery of product, maintaining inventories, keeping operating records, or preparing daily record of transactions
Help ensure compliance of established security, customer service, and record keeping policies and procedures
Key Holder Responsibilities: task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties
Immediately report to General Manager and/or District Manager any violation of company policy or procedure

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Inventory ManagementCycle CountsOrder FulfillmentStockingPlan-o-gramsRecord KeepingTeam TrainingCustomer Service

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Inventory Specialist role?

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required, along with prior retail experience including basic merchandising and inventory management skills.

What are the key skills needed for this position?

Candidates must be competent at oral and written communications, handle basic math computations, and be able to drive a forklift if certified, use a hand truck, and pallet jack.

Is this a full-time position, and what is the work schedule like?

This is a full-time role that requires flexible hours including nights and weekends, with the ability to come to work on short notice.

What does the Inventory Specialist do on a daily basis?

The role involves pulling and shipping HUB orders on time, completing cycle counts, plan-o-grams, stocking parts, callbacks, and MAXI changes with the store management team, while reporting to the General Manager.

What salary or compensation does this job offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.