Inventory Specialist

LKQ Corp

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 42,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401k with Company Match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking an Inventory Clerk to evaluate warehouse inventory levels, ensure accuracy, and communicate improvement opportunities. The role requires basic math, data interpretation, and strong attention to detail.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and 1+ years in inventory. Proficiency with Excel and MS Office is expected; LKQ values reliability and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
1+ years of inventory experience.
Experience in LKQ or automotive inventory preferred.
Ability to read and interpret graphs and metrics.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Math & calculations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be.

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.

Minimum Requirements

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