Inventory Specialist- Atlantic Tire Distributors

colonytire; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) + company match

ESOP

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Atlantic Tire Distributors in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a dedicated Inventory Specialist to maintain warehouse inventory, research discrepancies, and ensure accuracy in records.

The role requires 1–2 years of inventory experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. You will operate material handling equipment and support cycle counts, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Colony Tire Corporation / Atlantic Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years inventory experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday and occasionally Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Research the history of physical and systemic goods within the warehouse.
• Conduct annual physical inventory and manage a team of counters.
• Operate motorized material handling equipment to move products safely.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Issue credits to customers and process returns.
• Release orders for picking and assist with loading trucks.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Provide backup coverage as needed.

Skills

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Time management

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse management software

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Specialist

Atlantic Tire Distributors is currently seeking a full-time Inventory Specialist to join our team in Lynchburg, VA! Full benefit package offered, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid holidays, vacation time, company paid life insurance, and short-term disability.

Summary:

We are seeking a self-motivated Inventory Specialist to join our team. This exciting opportunity offers the ability to join of one the most successful, respected, and growing companies in the tire industry. The inventory specialist is responsible for maintaining records of inventory within the warehouse. Able to research and troubleshoot both physically and systematically all inventory goods.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities; include but not limited to:

• Research the history of physical and systemic goods within the Warehouse.
• Responsible for the annual physical inventory and managing a team of counters.
• Operate motorized material handling equipment to safely move product.
• Perform cycle counts.
• Assist other personnel as needed to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Run daily variance report and perform research.
• Reconcile discrepancies in inventory.
• Issue credits to customers and put away return product.
• Handle any damaged product and remove from warehouse.
• Release orders for picking and help load trucks.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Act as a backup driver occasionally.
• Assist management with any other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge: Knowledge of product flow and inventory within a distribution environment
• Experience: Familiarity with current software, methods, tools and equipment (including technology) used in distribution operations
• Communication: Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and communicate clearly
• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Time Management: Managing one’s own time.
• Extent Flexibility: the ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Static Strength: the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment: Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts and order pickers.
• Performing General Physical Activities: Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material: Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Work Styles:

• Attention to Detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

• Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

• Cooperation: Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

• Independence: Job requires guiding oneself with little or no supervision and depending on oneself to get things done.

• Integrity: Job requires treating people with respect, keeping commitments, working ethically and upholding organizational values.

• Stress Tolerance: Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The environment may or may not be air conditioned/heated seasonally. The employee must regularly lift up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of inventory experience, 1 year working directly in a distribution or warehouse environment
• Minimum High School diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability work Monday through Friday and occasionally on Saturdays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colony Tire Corporation / Atlantic Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA federal contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

As a federal contractor, Colony Tire Corporation / Atlantic Tire Distributors takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

We also prohibit harassment of any kind and are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace.

View the "EEO is the Law" poster here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf