Inventory Procurement & Solutions Administrator

The Inventory Procurement & Solutions Administrator ensures all Service Centers within the designated markets have the high priority inventory products needed to consistently provide the expected “Quick, Easy, Trusted” experience to VIOC customers. The position is responsible for ensuring proper inventory items are accurately maintained, including active and accurate setup, monitoring, and ongoing communications with all designated distributors and VIOC locations. The role will also support other inventory control related responsibilities as directed. Starting pay will be approximately $31 - $33.50 depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential

functions:

• Point of contact for identified Distributors and Vendors
• Maintain inventory and non-inventory items, procure and coordinate receiving of orders
• Follow-up on back orders
• Source new product SKU’s coming on to the market and manage low moving SKU’s out of the market.
• Analyze oil usage, assignments, tank calibration charts, etc.
• Monitor Inventory turns for high, medium and low demand product
• Monitor costs and variances; bring to attention opportunities to save expense within the boundaries of our Franchise agreement
• Review and recommend storage compartments (oils, filters, etc.)
• Analyze market’s Service Center vendor purchases, identifying trends and opportunities
• Assist Area Managers with order placement and coordination for new Service Centers
• Assist in educating store personnel in proper ordering protocols and inventory management
• Maintain collaboration and approach product ordering and distribution evenly across all markets

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Competencies

• Microsoft Office Applications - Proficient level
• Database management and query experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal skills: ability to work professionally and collaboratively with peers, supervisor, organizational leadership and external resources; ability to create effective cross-functional working relationships with others

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Education and Experience

• HS diploma or equivalent; Associate Degree or equivalent business experience preferred
• 2 years working in an inventory related position
• Quick lube service center knowledge/experience a plus

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 90% of work in a climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk, see and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may incidentally be required to stoop, kneel and crouch, lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds.
• A current valid driver’s license and insurability rating is required; occasional travel by vehicle may be required.
• Occasional overnight travel to other Areas / markets may be required.

The above description is not intended to be an "all-inclusive" list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor is it intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.