Inventory Assortment Modeling & Training Manager - Full-time

NAPA is hiring for an Inventory Assortment Modeling and Training manager. In this position, you will develop training and communications programs to ensure that end users of our inventory modeling programs have comprehensive system knowledge.

You will collaborate with internal and external teams to identify, prioritize and deliver solutions, as well as transfer system knowledge to end users. As a vital member of our team, you will act as back up for system support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drives skill development training for internal inventory assortment modeling tool users. Devises standards for operation, formalizes governance of system use, codifies changes to system configuration, and develops effective training curriculum and distribution avenues.
• Works with internal and external training resources and acts as content owner for the design, development, delivery, and maintenance of all electronic and printed training content related to inventory assortment modeling. Identifies areas of development, makes training available, and follows up on effectiveness of efforts. Makes changes to content/delivery as necessary.
• Researches, recommends, establishes, and communicates best practices related to inventory assortment management. Organizes internal user groups to develop curriculum, identify areas in need of training, and to push system functionality out to field.
• Assists, through user interactions, development team to identify and prioritize feature enhancements and bug fixes including developing test cases. Works with technical support team to identify recurring issues, develops a plan to address, and ensures field is aware of any changes made.
• Creates, implements, and maintains detailed reporting for and analysis of inventory assortment modeling activities, compliance, patterns, and results. Determines report content, tracks activities and, as a result of information derived, drives user behavior.
• Provides second level support for inventory assortment tools and applications on an as needed basis.
• Builds effective relationships with internal and external associates to help facilitate transfer of knowledge concerning system utilization, resolution and identification of issues, and ensuring system usage is optimized.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience and knowledge of company distribution center sales team management is required, including in-depth knowledge of inventory management and point of sale systems. Experience also with company product lines, groups, SKUs, and general automotive knowledge and product relationships.
• Bachelor Degree in a related field, or equivalent experience, required.
• Effective presentation skills and comfortable creating impactful presentations and speaking in front of large groups as a subject matter expert with the ability to answer on-the-spot questions.
• Working PC and Microsoft applications knowledge (Windows Operating System, MS Internet Explorer, MS Windows Explorer) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Possesses advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, etc.). SQL query knowledge is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated work autonomously without daily direction, including problem solving and customer service oriented decision-making.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to accomplish tasks on a timely basis in a dynamic project-oriented environment as well as an operational environment, and the flexibility to move between the two.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to adjust the message based on the audience.
• Work is performed in a typical office environment.
• Travel is the equivalent of one week per month.

Closing Statement

In the 1920's, America fell in love with the automobile. More and more vehicles began traveling the roads, creating a need for an auto parts distribution system that could keep pace with the demand to keep our automobiles running. In 1925, NAPA was founded to meet those needs. Since then, we've sped our way to become a powerhouse in the auto parts industry. Fueled by the popularity of the automobile, our name can now be seen on over 5,800 stores, 58 distribution centers, and 13,000 NAPA AutoCare facilities across the country, and we're not stopping there.

Our 80 years of experience has made us an industry leader, but don't let our age lead you to believe we can't keep up with the changing times. We're not your grandfather's NAPA. As our vehicles become more advanced, we've adapted our business in ways that allow us to stay ahead of the curve. We're constantly updating our inventory of over 500,000 parts, opening new stores, reaching out to customers in new ways, and most importantly, we're hiring new talent to join our ranks.

It's an exciting time to join our team and we need people like you to help us accelerate our business into the future. Our growth depends on the dedication and enthusiasm of our employees. At NAPA, we want to continue to expand our presence, but at the heart of our business we just love automobiles. That's probably one of the reasons you're visiting this page. You share our passion to help customers, both retail and wholesale, keep their vehicles running. At NAPA, you'll be part a team that's building on an 80-year legacy of NAPA KNOW HOW, backed by the best employees in the world.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.