Inventory Specialist - Entry Level

LKQ Corp

Duncan (SC)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 26,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

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Job summary

LKQ Corporation seeks an Inventory Specialist to evaluate and optimize stock levels across warehouses, identify opportunities, and investigate discrepancies. The role emphasizes accuracy, data handling, and coordination with the inventory team.

Salary paid hourly, $17–$19 per hour, with experience-based adjustments. The position entails routine tasks, data interpretation, and the ability to manage multiple inventory items in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
1+ years of related inventory experience required.
Experience in LKQ's inventory department preferred.

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

Inventory management

Numerical accuracy

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Communication

Graph interpretation

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1+ years related experience

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.

Responsible for evaluating and reviewing the company's overall inventory management.

Pay Rate: $17 - 19/hr (Depending on Experience)

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.

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