Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Harbor City, CA

Department……………...            Parts & Accessories Department

Supervisor……………….  Parts & Accessories Manager

 


About Us

Welcome to California Harley-Davidson, a small family operated dealership that has been in business in the South Bay for more than 45 years. Since its inception, California Harley-Davidson has been a recognizable landmark on the southern stretch of Pacific Coast Highway and a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.

The employees at California Harley-Davidson are genuine Harley-Davidson people who create a fun, friendly, and inviting atmosphere for all veteran, novice, and non-riders who walk through the door.

The world of motorcycling is a relatively small one. Our club is elite and our commitment to one another is unquestioned. This is what we mean when we say, “Welcome to the family.” Hence our motto: People, Passion & Pistons. Join our family and kick start your career in high gear today!

Summary Description

Assist P&A Manager in all Inventory Control related operations. Operations could include but are not limited to assisting in maintaining inventory accuracy in Parts & Accessories participating in daily inventory analysis to solve inventory problems and performing physical and electronic cycle counting and annual inventories. Supporting Parts & Accessories Manager reviewing the levels of slow-moving, non-moving, and excessive inventory and subsequent effects on departmental profitability in dealership.

 

Key Result Areas

  • Merchandise Flow
  • Merchandise Receiving
  • Inventory Profitability
  • Inventory Accuracy

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Merchandise Flow

  • Manage and control the stock room.
  • Make sure that the floor is always fully stocked.
  • After receiving products, make sure that product is accurately placed/stocked and is easily accessible by floor sales staff.
  • Assist the Parts & Accessories Manager in the buying process, which includes, but is not limited to,
  • Assist the Parts & Accessories Manager and Parts & Accessories team in floor moves, merchandising, and store set up.
  • Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
  • Inspecting incoming materials and notifying appropriate staff of potential quality issues.

re-ordering, and special orders.

 

Merchandise Receiving

  • Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
  • Inspecting incoming materials and notifying appropriate staff of potential quality issues.
  • Trace lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments, initiates proof of delivery documents.
  • Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
  •  Help ensure adequate inventory of materials and products in accord with inventory cycles and organizational philosophy.
  • Assist Parts & Accessories Manager with purchasing needs and inventory expectations.
  • As assigned, review monthly sales, inventory valuation, non-mover, and slow-mover reports to assist in the projection of future inventory needs.
  • Help maintain sufficient quantities of stock to support demands and sustain acceptable inventory turn ratios.
  • Support in plans of removing non-moving and slow-moving merchandise in all areas of dealership.

Inventory Profitability

  •  Help ensure adequate inventory of materials and products in accord with inventory cycles and organizational philosophy.
  • Assist Parts & Accessories Manager with purchasing needs and inventory expectations.
  • As assigned, review monthly sales, inventory valuation, non-mover, and slow-mover reports to assist in the projection of future inventory needs.
  • Help maintain sufficient quantities of stock to support demands and sustain acceptable inventory turn ratios.
  • Support in plans of removing non-moving and slow-moving merchandise in all areas of dealership.


Inventory Accuracy

  • Help solve inventory problems.
  • Implement and carry out inventory control procedures for all necessary departments.
  • Carry out monthly physical cycle counts.
  • Work with dealership to conduct annual physical count.
  • Demonstrate an ability to maintain accurate and current inventory records.

 

Other Duties

  • As assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • No Supervisory Responsibilities

 

Commitments

  • Treat all employees and customers fairly, courteously, and with dignity.
  • Be prompt and available for flexible scheduling.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in providing customer service.
  • Review all P.A.C.E. tapes and attend training sessions to keep current in Parts & Accessories.
  • Accept direction, follow instructions and work well with others.

 

Qualifications & Job Requirements

  • Must have ability to get along with a broad customer base.
  • Schooling or experience in shipping and receiving preferred.
  • Experience with Point-of-Sale and computerized inventory systems or the ability to quickly learn.

 

Physical Demands

  • Must have the ability to stand and walk on sales floor for most of the day.
  • Frequently required to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, and lift 50 lb. of merchandise.

 

Working Conditions

  • Is potentially exposed to battery acid, gasoline, chemical cleaning materials or other toxic materials commonly found in a motor vehicle service department.
  • Occasionally exposed to exhaust fumes or other airborne particles.
  • Majority of work is conducted indoors; however, some outdoor booth sales are conducted periodically during open houses or other events.
  • As pursuant to California Proposition 65, during your work you may be exposed to various materials and chemicals that have been known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.