Inventory Specialist

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. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career! Starting pay range $20.00 - $22.00 depending on experience plus GREAT benefits! Responsible for evaluating and reviewing the company's overall inventory management. 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. Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Fertility Coverage 401k with Generous Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Employee Discounts 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. Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.