Inventory Specialist

LKQ Corp; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Coverage

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑|

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corp is seeking an inventory associate to evaluate stock levels across all warehouses and recommend proper stocking. The role involves communicating inventory opportunities and researching missing items to maintain accuracy.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma/GED and at least 1+ year of related experience, preferably in LKQ Corp’s inventory department. Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel is expected.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience required
• Experience in inventory or warehouse roles preferred
• Must be able to follow clear directions and procedures

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inventory levels for all warehouses and determine proper stocking.
• Communicate opportunities found within inventory.
• Research and investigate missing inventory.
• Evaluate inventory for accuracy.
• Assume other duties as assigned

Skills

Math basics

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Essential Job Duties

• Evaluate inventory levels for all warehouses and determine proper product stocking.
• Communicate opportunities found within inventory.
• Research and investigate missing inventory.
• Evaluate inventory for accuracy.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma/GED

1+ years of related experience required

Requires past experience working in the inventory department within the company.

Preferred Requirements

Experience within inventory controls.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.

Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc.

Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management.

Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.

Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.

Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.

Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

No additional competencies required.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods of time.

The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.

Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. On occasion an employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts