Inventory Tech at Wilbert's

Department:     Full-Service

Reports To:    General Manager, Operations Manager

Status:        Non Exempt

Description:  The inventory tech is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate inventory records, tracking stock levels and utilizing inventory data to support decision making . The inventory tech plays a crucial role in optimizing inventory management practices to minimize stockouts and discrepancies

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

Conducts audits to investigate missing parts by pulling reports from powerlink

Verifies the accuracy of pulled parts to ensure the correct items are retrieved

Prioritizes locating parts marked as missing to facilitate same-day sales

Reviews previous part history and conducts thorough checks across QC, returns and distribution areas

Puts away parts received from dismantling onto shelves, reviewing each part for accuracy before placement, segregating them based on used or aftermarket status and organizing returns truck items 

Updates computer records by scanning or locating each part

Captures photos of parts as requested by the sales team. Additionally, photograph any existing damage that might be challenging to interpret through damage codes

Provides clear and detailed part descriptions, specifying what each part may or may not include

Performs inventory modifications, including updating damage codes, adjusting locations, adding photos of parts, updating pricing, creating new inventory entries, and deleting existing inventory entries as needed

Receives incoming inventory and accepts or rejects material based on whether it fits part descriptions and meets Wilbert's expectations

Unloads shipments of incoming used or aftermarket inventory and inspects parts upon arrival to ensure no excess damage occurred during shipping

Performs inventory reconciliation, organizes and compresses parts on shelves to make room for incoming inventory, and ensures proper storage space while discussing the need for additional storage when necessary

Conducts warehouse adjustments, including building new warehouse space or shelving as required, while also identifying and proposing solutions for inventory level and warehouse spacing issues, utilizing various tools and machinery such as Excel, Google Sheets, PowerLink, and forklifts, as well as employing online resources and physical equipment like flatbeds, delivery trucks, and power tools

Other duties as assigned

Follows all safety policies and procedures

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.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience or knowledge in the automotive industry.

Certificates and Licenses:

Forklift training and certification available.

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, walk, use hands, and talk or hear.  While doing this job the employee will be primarily on their feet for long periods of time.  The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  For heavier merchandise lifting devices and/or assistance is required.

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 work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions.  This is a smoke free environment for safety reasons.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Disclaimer:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Employment:

Wilbert's is an equal employment organization that hires employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, veteran status, disability in accordance with Federal, State and Local employment laws.