Inventory Specialist I

Job Summary

Maintains inventory of parts, equipment, tools, and other materials used to sustain County repair, maintenance, and operational requirements.

Essential Functions

Maintains inventory of parts, supplies, and other materials; monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate quantities; conducts periodic physical inventory counts; maintains current inventory records. Maintains organization and cleanliness of shop, supply room, supply yard, or other work/storage areas; organizes storage areas and assigns numbers/labels to stock items to facilitate identification and location of items; maintains security of items stored in or transported to/from storage areas; performs general housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining storage areas and work areas. Issues parts and supply items from inventory; maintains logs/records of materials issued. Places orders for stock items or special-order items; determines necessary quantities to maintain appropriate levels of standard inventory items on hand; research parts information as needed; assists other personnel with parts identification and parts requests; obtains competitive bids and price quotes for parts, equipment, and contracted services; prepares purchase requisitions and issues purchase order numbers; monitors status of pending orders and initiates follow-up actions. Receives incoming orders, packages, or deliveries; picks up parts at vendors as needed; loads/unloads materials; inspects deliveries to verify receipt of correct materials and of entire order; verifies accuracy of packing slips and receiving documents. Processes shipments of return orders, damaged parts, and warranty parts; tracks status of returned items and warranty items to ensure proper credit. Maintains computerized inventory records; posts/enters items ordered, items received, items issued, and other inventory activities into computer system; research inventory records in computer system as needed. Provides budgetary input; compiles statistical data to assist with budget preparation; monitors purchases/expenditures to ensure availability of budget funds; advises supervisor of status of expenditures in relation to budget; makes recommendations for future expenditures. Provides customer service; communicates with personnel via telephone and two-radio; responds to routine questions, complaints, or requests for service; provides information and initiates problem resolution. Communicates with vendors regarding product availability, bids/price quotes, status of orders, problems, discrepancies, or other issues; maintains current vendor names, telephone numbers, and pertinent information. Drives, tows, or hauls vehicles/equipment into/out of shop; delivers vehicles to maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required
One (1) year of related experience
Fingerprinting required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Must possess a valid Forklift Operator license or be able to obtain Forklift Driver Certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Supplemental information

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.