Inventory Specialist

Actalent is seeking an Inventory Specialist to support the Fleet Management (NSF) group at the Bonneville Power Administration in Vancouver, WA.

About the role

This assignment involves identifying, researching, sourcing, receiving, storing, issuing, and tracking repair parts, materials, tools, and equipment. The role requires knowledge of stocked items and the ability to locate and issue specific items requested by end users. The Inventory Specialist will also serve as a parts runner, picking up orders in the local area from various vendors and suppliers, and may conduct annual or periodic inventory at maintenance shops within the BPA service area.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of parts and material needs for small electric vehicles, construction equipment, line trucks, and aerial devices.
• Perform OEM and aftermarket parts research, VIN/serial number lookup, mechanic support, vendor coordination, order tracking, returns, credits, warranty items, core returns, stockroom organization, and inventory control.
• Serve as a parts runner, picking up merchandise from local warehouses, manufacturers, and retail stores.
• Monitor and track parts/material orders; resolve order delays, issues, or client questions.
• Provide recommendations for improving organizational processes, procedures, and practices.
• Receive, verify, stage, and stock incoming shipments and materials; check and record quantities for conformity to purchase orders.
• Track items in the stock room through proper organization and labeling; record and report shortages and discrepancies.
• Issue required components and materials as requested.
• Communicate over the phone, in person, or through email to coordinate returns, rejections, and credits.
• Pick up/deliver vehicles to/from internal customers or external vendors (e.g., dropping GSA vehicles off at vendors for upfit).
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, secure, and safe parts area.
• Perform data entry and parts and materials research.
• May perform inventory support at BPA shops within the BPA service area on an annual or sporadic basis.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Computerized Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience requirements:
  • With a Bachelor’s degree in applicable fields: 6 months of supply chain and/or logistics experience.
  • With an Associate’s degree in applicable fields: 2 years of supply chain and/or logistics experience.
  • Without a degree or with a degree not in applicable fields: 4 years of supply chain and/or logistics experience.
• 3 years of experience in automotive warehouse operations, including OEM/aftermarket parts identification, VIN and serial number research, electronic parts catalogs, fleet maintenance practices, equipment identification, parts sourcing, vendor coordination, inventory systems, and customer support.
• Knowledge of shop safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Note: This position may not perform material handler duties (craft) such as operating material handler equipment, forklifts, working around high-voltage equipment, machinery with moving parts, scaffolding, or motorized buckets.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in Fleet maintenance organizations, automotive dealerships, heavy-duty truck dealerships, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, utility fleets, municipal/public fleets, and direct mechanic support.
• Experience with Asset Suite Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $33.00/hour. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).

Schedule

This is a fully onsite, contract position based in Vancouver, WA.