The Field Inventory Specialist assists in the conducting of physical inventories and audits to keep Company store inventory counts and operational procedures as accurate and dependable as possible.  This position may require frequent overnight travel.

Today, Replacement Parts, Inc. and Crow Burlingame is made up of a corporate staff, wholesale auto parts and automotive paint store locations, and our warehouse division, Parts Warehouse Inc. (PWI). We employ over 1,400 employees, in twelve (12) states, working at approximately 220 locations, all operating in the aftermarket automotive parts, paint, and heavy-duty parts business. In 2019, our company celebrated 100 years of serving our communities as a privately held business and proud to be part of the "Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts" family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Travel to and conduct store physical inventories in all Company locations (150+) to verify and/or correct perpetual inventory counts for operational and security reasons every three years, at a minimum.


• Audit all Company store inventories semi-annually for accuracy and compliance with store operational procedures.


• Complete audit results reports and send to the Store Inventory Manager and affected store District Manager.


• Research inventory discrepancies to determine possible cause, i.e., security, operational or negligence.


• Demonstrate clear understanding of, and proficiency in warehouse management and order system at all levels.


• Perform other incidental and related duties as required or assigned.


• Maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.


• All other duties as assigned.

Our Benefits (all benefits are based on eligibility and subject to change)

• 401(k) employer matching


• Company Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days


• Medical, Dental, and Vision


• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & Long Term Disability


• Short Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Additional Supplemental Life Insurance


• Accident Insurance


• Hospital Indemnity


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Purchase Discounts


• Scholarship Program


• Earning Incentives and Bonuses

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; requires minimal supervision.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations.

Cooperation - Offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations.

Teamwork - Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals..

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Works quickly.

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 knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.  Knowledge of Vision and JMO Inventory software is highly preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This position requires frequent overnight travel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Employment at Replacement Parts, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.  Equal Opportunity Employer.   Replacement Parts, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.  *This is a Safety Sensitive position due to the use of heavy equipment, moving conveyors and hazardous material.