Inventory Management Clerk (FMS)

Division: Financial Management Services. Reporting location: Houston, Texas. Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–4:00 pm (subject to change). This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I level.

Responsibilities

• Receives, unloads, unpacks, shelves, distributes and delivers incoming parts, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, inventory, etc.
• May assist with moving and loading surplus property.
• Compares and verifies incoming inventory for quality, quantity, accuracy and suitability against invoices, purchase orders, packing slips, specifications, etc.; may resolve discrepancies.
• Creates and maintains records, logs, etc. of materials received, stored, issued, delivered or distributed.
• Performs data entry using a purchasing and inventory control system.
• Contacts vendors to obtain price quotes.
• Selects vendors and places orders for materials and supplies.
• Prepares requisitions and purchase orders.
• Performs follow-up to expedite delivery, receipt and payment of inventory and materials.
• Maintains storerooms, warehouses and storage areas