Inventory Specialist

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting applications for an Inventory Specialist in the Fleet Management department. The employee performs intermediate clerical and related work receiving, stocking and distributing a wide range of materials, supplies and equipment in the City Garage; does related work as required. An employee in this class should be able to recognize by name and sight a variety of parts, materials and supplies related to a garage. The work requires accuracy in posting and maintaining records. The work is carried out under the supervision of the Fleet Management Director.

Essential Functions of Position :

• source goods and services at the best available price;
• files copies of requisitions, purchase orders and delivery sheets;
• processes requests for parts for various types of equipment;
• researches parts availability;
• requisitions needed parts and services through Oracle;
• receives parts, and checks incoming parts against invoices;
• entering invoices into Oracle to be processed for payment;
• process repair orders for outside work;
• posts appropriate data to work order;
• manages inventory for new vehicles to ensure needed parts are in stock;
• performs inventory audit to manage obsolete parts;
• keeps files and records of all parts, supplies, materials and tools received and issued;
• keeps shelves and bins stocked and organized;
• takes periodic and special inventories;
• answers telephone and gives information concerning stock;
• may operate simple duplicating and stockroom equipment;
• operates forklifts of various types;
• insures compliance with safety policies and regulations;
• manages OE parts inventory for warranty compliance;
• pickup of locally sourced parts to ensure minimal downtime of vehicles;
• assists in unloading shipments;
• return cores for credit as quickly as possible;
• keep all parties informed regarding status of vehicle parts / repairs;
• procure parts using City purchasing card per P-card policies and procedures;
• makes deliveries of materials to various City departments;
• performs related tasks as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : General knowledge of stockroom and inventory practices; accuracy in keeping records of items received, issued and on hand; some knowledge of automotive equipment; ability to get along well with others; maintain a healthy relationship with vendors; clerical aptitude; and integrity. Manual dexterity to work efficiently on a computer keyboard for data entry. Certified to operate a forklift.

Acceptable Experience and Training : Completion of high school or GED and some stockroom experience in a garage; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check are required.

EEO / AA