Inventory Specialist: Store Operations & Stock Management

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Maplewood (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts Inc. is seeking an Inventory Specialist to support HUB operations, stock parts, and perform cycle counts in a retail store environment. You will coordinate with the management team to maintain inventories, execute planograms, and ensure accurate records while upholding company policies.

The role requires basic math, strong communication skills, and prior retail experience, with flexibility to work nights and weekends. Forklift operation may be required where certified.

Qualifications

• Must be competent at oral and written communications and handle basic math computations.
• Should have prior retail experience, including basic merchandising and inventory management skills.
• Able to drive forklift, if certified and applicable, and use a hand truck and pallet jack.
• Should be well mannered, neat in appearance and possess the ability to meet and deal with the public in an unbiased manner.
• Previous work records should demonstrate stability and performance results.
• Scheduling factors necessitate that the individual should be able to come to work on short notice, and/or work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Immediately report to General Manager and/or District Manager any violation of company policy or procedure.

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.
• Coordinate through General Manager the delivery of product, maintaining inventories, keeping operating records, or preparing daily record of transactions.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Basic math computations

Retail experience

Merchandising

Inventory management

Customer interaction

Employment stability

Night/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Job description

Advance Auto Parts Inc. is seeking an Inventory Specialist to support HUB operations, stock parts, and perform cycle counts in a retail store environment. You will coordinate with the management team to maintain inventories, execute planograms, and ensure accurate records while upholding company policies.

The role requires basic math, strong communication skills, and prior retail experience, with flexibility to work nights and weekends. Forklift operation may be required where certified.