Inventory Control Manager - EXAM
About The Position
Under general direction, is responsible for managing, planning, and coordinating activities relating to inventory control, warehouse management, or storeroom management; performs related duties as required. This role involves managing, planning, and coordinating work activities related to inventory control, purchase of stock, warehouse management, or storeroom management, utilizing a computer, tablet, or other devices for record keeping. The position supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in the requisitioning, issuance, or stocking of materials and supplies used by a City department or large division. It also involves developing inventory control procedures and coordinating physical inventory activities to ensure that real property and personal property within the department or division are accounted for on an annual basis. The role includes developing or establishing procedures and policies governing the overall operation of warehousing or storekeeping activities, and ensuring that personal property within the department or division is labeled (brass tagged) with applicable asset numbers. The Inventory Control Manager prepares and ensures the preparation of various forms or procurement documentation such as requisitions, purchase orders, encumbrances, and others, and communicates with vendors to resolve issues or discrepancies. They ensure that invoices are reconciled against packing slips for received inventory and that invoices are processed for payment in a timely manner. The position oversees the processing of obsolete, idle, or excess stock which may include regulated disposal, auction, or repurposing to another location. Additionally, the role maintains and preserves the security and safety of the warehouse, storerooms, and their contents, and assures the accuracy of the inventory levels related to stock reorder points.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of inventory control, warehousing, or storekeeping experience
- Additional years of experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis
- Possession of a valid driver’s license
- Successfully complete all phases of the testing process (multiple-choice/forced-choice Experience Evaluation)
- One or more interviews
- Criminal background check
- Pre-employment drug test
Nice To Haves
- Names of applicants passing the exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list for this classification
- Eligible list for this classification will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years.
Responsibilities
- Manages, plans, and coordinates work activities relating to inventory control, purchase of stock, warehouse management, or storeroom management, utilizing a computer, tablet, or other devices for record keeping
- Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in the requisitioning, issuance, or stocking of materials and supplies used by a City department or large division
- Develops inventory control procedures and coordinates physical inventory activities to ensure that real property and personal property within the department or division are accounted for on an annual basis
- Develops or establishes procedures and policies governing the overall operation of warehousing or storekeeping activities
- Ensures that personal property within the department or division is labeled (brass tagged) with applicable asset numbers
- Prepares and ensures the preparation of various forms or procurement documentation such as requisitions, purchase orders, encumbrances, and others
- Communicates with vendors to resolve issues or discrepancies
- Ensures that invoices are reconciled against packing slips for received inventory and that invoices are processed for payment in a timely manner
- Oversees the processing of obsolete, idle, or excess stock which may include regulated disposal, auction, or repurposing to another location
- Maintains and preserves the security and safety of the warehouse, storerooms, and their contents
- Assures the accuracy of the inventory levels related to stock reorder points
Benefits
- The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
