What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Specialist position at Rumpke?
Inventory Specialists are responsible for ensuring the availability of parts for the maintenance department in a cost-effective manner while maintaining compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies and procedures. This position maintains records on a computerized system and is responsible for the inventory of parts and equipment. Maintains proper inventory to ensure mechanics’ demands are met in the most efficient manner possible. This position routinely requires moderate physical exertion and may require lifting up to 75 pounds.
Days: Monday - Friday
Hours: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Responsibilities of Position:
- Issue necessary replacement parts to mechanics relieving the part from inventory to repair orders.
- Receive and unpack parts by verifying accuracy of shipment from vendor, parts numbers, quantities, and pricing.
- Receive, tag, stock, and disburse parts to technicians according to policy and procedure.
- Prepare purchase orders for purchases of parts and equipment.
- Perform weekly cycle counts and conduct physical inventory audits.
- Investigate and reconcile inventory reports.
- Prepare and process warranty claims.
- Return parts and cores according to policy and procedure and track credits.
- Complete inventory information and present it to management for efficient decision making which may involve restocking.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the stock room; perform routine housekeeping duties in the parts room, shop, and work area.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:
- Possesses a solid understanding of inventory-related best practices.
- Ability to effectively utilize parts manuals and manufacturers build sheets.
- Computer proficiency with good data entry skills.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel (including statistics and pivot tables a plus), Access & Word.
- Basic knowledge of vehicle parts, maintenance, and repair.
Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:
- No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
- Must not have any DUI's or OVI's within the last 5 years or 2 in the last 10 years.
- Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
- Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
- Ability to work flexible hours; overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Valid driver’s license (if applicable).
- Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
- Must be able to read and speak the English language.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.
Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
