Inventory Stock Associate

USA GPC Genuine Parts Company; Claymont (DE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inventory Stock Associate at USA GPC Genuine Parts Company in Claymont, DE ensures accurate inventory, efficient product flow, and clean store environments. You will receive, post, stock, and organize merchandise while supporting drivers, counter customers, and will-call requests.

Responsibilities include cycle counts, using inventory systems, pulling orders for delivery, and assisting customers in-store; strong attention to detail and safety are essential to maintain accuracy and service

Qualifications

• 1 year or more experience stocking, loading, or pulling items.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to recognize part numbers and codes for correct placement.

Responsibilities

• Pulls all orders for delivery drivers to wholesale customers.
• Pulls for counter retail/wholesale customers and will-call; routes products as needed.
• Receive, post, stock, and organize incoming merchandise; maintain shelving and placement.
• Conduct cycle counts and support inventory accuracy and record maintenance.
• Housekeeping and area organization; follow safety rules and handle hazardous materials as required.
• Use inventory systems for coordination, dispatching support, and fulfillment.
• Assist customers by phone or in person as volume requires; provide basic support or escalations.

Skills

Stocking experience

Lifting up to 60 lbs

Computer literacy

Part number recognition

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Inventory systems

Delivery management systems

Job description

Summary

The Inventory Stock Associate is focused on maintaining accurate inventory, efficient product flow, and a clean/organized store environment. This role is responsible for receiving/posting freight, cycle counts, shelving/organization/maintenance of inventory, accurate and timely order pulling for delivery drivers, counter customers, and will-call. This role requires strong technical knowledge of automotive parts, the ability to identify and source the correct parts, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. The position also serves as a key resource for internal team members on product and system knowledge.

Position Performance Measures

Inventory Compliance On time stocking and deliveries Store Sales Store cleanliness and organization Adherence to operational and inventory processes Contribution to team support and store operations including inventory and delivery management Compliance with asset protection and loss prevention standards

Responsibilities

The following primary responsibilities are not all inclusive:

Pulls all orders to be delivered by our drivers to wholesale customers.

Also pulls for the demands of the main counter retail/wholesale customers and will-call as accurately and completely as possible, routing products as appropriate, and meeting the prescribed time frame set by management.

Receive, post, stock, and organize incoming merchandise; maintain accurate shelving and product placement.

Conduct cycle counts and support ongoing inventory accuracy and record maintenance.

Perform general housekeeping, facility cleaning, packing material/pallet disposal, and area-specific organization while adhering to all safety rules (including hazardous materials handling).

Proficiently use inventory systems for coordination, dispatching support, and fulfillment efficiency.

Periodically assist customers via phone or in-person (foot traffic) as store volume requires; provide basic support or escal watch accordingly Util [maybe missing].

Use delivery management systems to coordinate and dispatch deliveries, pull and prepare orders for customers and drivers, and support efficient logistics and fulfillment operations.

Contribute to various store operations and team support tasks as needed to optimize store performance, merchandising, and overall efficiency.

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to store processes and operational standards.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year previous experience stocking, loading, or pulling.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent experience, required.
• Must be functionally literate and capable of understanding and recognizing part numbers and line codes to ensure proper identification of parts for placement in the facility, including identifying sequence of numbers and letters accurately and rapidly.
• Must be able to write legibly.
• Must have basic understanding and be capable of operating a computer terminal and, perform associated duties as assigned by management.
• Must be capable of lifting and moving parts of up to 60 pounds and push/pull 300 pounds using hitch-and-go dolly.
• Must be able to move engine blocks and other heavy equipment with moving aids designed to move such items, including hand trucks, dollies, motorized carts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Must be able to repeatedly bend or stoop to ground level shelves and be able to reach upper shelves (8 feet) with the use of stool or ladder when necessary.
• Must be able to work on their feet (stand or walk) for their assigned work shifts.

Organizational Structure

Reports to: Store Manager / Assistant Store Manager

Works closely with: Counter Sales Associates, drivers, external customers as applicable (retail and dealer shops)

Part of

Retail Store Operations within NAPA

Physical Demands / Working Environment

Retail and warehouse environment Standing and walking for extended periods throughout the shift Ability to lift and move parts and equipment up to ~60 lbs Frequent bending, stooping, reaching (including use of ladders/stools) Use of equipment such as hand trucks, dollies, and hydraulic lifts Requires visual accuracy for identifying part numbers and sequences Fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and attention to detail

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders.

Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.