Inventory Specialist - Purchasing & Warehouse

About the role

This position is for a full-time, permanent Inventory Specialist to work the graveyard shift (Monday - Thursday 9:00pm - 7:30am) and receive a 6% shift differential. The position supports operations through hands-on work with procurement, inventory, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Order and receive inventory, parts, supplies and equipment.
• Research and purchase unusual or hard to find goods and services.
• Work on special projects or maintenance campaigns.
• Collect and evaluate specific data on required specifications.
• Resource and evaluate best-value purchases.
• Cookier and organize inventory area.
• Assist with scheduled cycle counts.
• Analyze usage trends, set stock reorder levels and minimum/maximum stock levels.
• Reconcile losses and gains from differences in inventory audits to maintain inventory within acceptable limits.
• Advise Supervisor and implement efficient and cost-effective purchasing practices.
• Maintain computerized and manual files and purchasing records for the purpose of inventory, equipment, shipments, repairs and costs.
• Review Maintenance and Facility Work Orders to assure all parts are reconciled correctly within the system.
• Create inventory reports as needed.
• Source and purchase all spare and replacement vehicle keys.
• Maintain centralized shipping and receiving area.
• Unload freight with forklift.
• Process outbound shipping for Agency; picks up products from local vendors.
• Contact vendors and resolve inconsistencies in pricings, core changes, restocking charges, receipts, delivery charges, warranties and quality issues with vendors.
• Pursue, monitor, troubleshoot and expedite new item warranty claims as needed.
• When needed, oversee the delivery of diesel, gasoline, and lubricants and gather and enter daily fueling data.
• Train new delivery drivers on agency safety spill protocols.
• Crosstrain with the Purchasing and Payables Specialist in regard to Fuel and Credit Card reconciliation and weekly invoicing.

Requirements

A working knowledge and experience in managing and handling diesel and/or heavy equipment machinery parts and inventories (preferably diesel, bus, semi-truck or heavy equipment).

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible warehousing, diesel/truck/bus parts, or inventory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, and supportive.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through.
• Outstanding communication and teamwork skills, working in an environment of respect, trust, and self-accountability.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $34.40 - $49.22 hourly (includes 5, 10, 15, and 20 year longevity pay) PLUS additional 6% graveyard shift differential in addition to annual general wage/cost of living adjustments typically received in January and step increases in July (if not at top of salary range).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• PERS Retirement Plans (through Washington State Public Employee’s Retirement System) along with voluntary deferred compensation plans (401k and 457) with employer match up to 8.5%.
• 23.75 to 36 vacation days per year depending upon length of service.
• 12 days of sick leave per year depending upon date of eligibility.
• Paid Bereavement leave for qualifying family members.
• $150 per month Family & Wellness Allowance.

Pay

Hourly rate: $34.40 - $49.22 (includes 5, 10, 15, and 20 year longevity pay) PLUS additional 6% graveyard shift differential.

Schedule

Graveyard shift (Monday - Thursday 9:00pm - 7:30am).