Inventory and Store Specialist IV - Warehouse and Supply - Michael Unit Mechanical (610576)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced inventory work. Work involves coordinating store and warehouse operations; displaying and selling merchandise; ensuring compliance with established security requirements, loss prevention controls, and procedures; and supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).
• Major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required three years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• Three years full-time, wage-earning warehouse operations or inventory management experience.
• Two years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees or inmates.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of automated purchasing and accounting systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of inventory and stock control record keeping methods and procedures.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in problem-solving techniques.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
• Skill to supervise the work of others.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional custody or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of state laws, rules, regulations, and statutes governing state purchasing and distribution preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and provides assistance to customers in finding products and making selections of agency stock and merchandise; develops and implements inventory control operations guidelines, policies, and procedures; and ensures an efficient system of property management and control and recommends improvements.
• Oversees the receipt, warehousing, and distribution of products; reviews and approves requests for replenishing supplies and merchandise; prepares shipping and receiving documents; coordinates equipment maintenance and warehouse operations; and provides training and technical assistance on handling stock, record keeping, warehouse operations, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Prepares and reviews reports on warehouse operations, inventories, and stock levels; coordinates, schedules, and conducts inventory of stock and merchandise; and prepares and reviews inventory control records and reports.
• Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations; performs various correctional and custodial support functions; and assists in maintaining security of assigned inmates.
• Supervises the work of employees and inmates.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level