Inventory Control Specialist II (Austin Fleet Mobility Services)

City of Austin•Pensacola, FL

7d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist II performs warehouse and inventory management duties for Austin Fleet Mobility Services, supporting Fleet Equipment Technicians by issuing parts, researching automotive parts, and communicating updates. The position orders and receives inventory from vendors, conducts daily cycle counts, processes invoices through the portal, and manages vendor returns. Applicants must have the required automotive parts experience. The role receives, verifies, documents, stores, issues, and ships goods; monitors stock levels and replenishment; resolves receiving and inventory discrepancies; and supports purchasing and warehouse operations. It also involves operating pallet lifts and/or forklifts and may include training colleagues and coordinating with purchasing staff, vendors, and other employees. The position has no supervisory or leadership responsibilities. The position is based at 6301-J Harold Court. Training hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. After training, hours are Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required. This is designated an Essential Employee position, and emergency conditions may require schedule changes, reporting to a designated worksite, or remaining on site. A valid Texas Class C driver’s license or ability to acquire one by the hire date is required.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, plus three years of experience in a warehouse or inventory-control-related field; education may substitute for up to two years of experience.
Required automotive parts experience.
Knowledge of fundamental inventory control procedures and systems.
Knowledge of office and administrative practices related to purchasing.
Oral and written communication skills.
Record-keeping skills and ability to perform detailed work.
Data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Computer skills, including use of related software applications.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
Ability to use equipment such as a pallet lift and/or forklift.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and in an organized manner.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with City employees and the public.
Valid Texas Class C driver’s license or ability to acquire one by the hire date; external hires must meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation requirements.
If legally mandated training is required for the position, it must be completed within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in an automotive shop and/or automotive warehouse environment.
Experience working with a large, diverse fleet.
Experience researching and issuing automotive parts using vehicle make/model, body, and equipment information.
Experience maintaining automotive inventory.
Asset management software experience, preferably inventory management software or M5.
Experience with commercial vehicle cab, chassis, body, or commercial brake system components, including air brakes.

Responsibilities

Receive, ship, and verify items; inspect their condition, perform operational checks, compare quantities with purchase orders and packing lists, resolve discrepancies, and track delayed orders.
Document purchased, received, issued, and shipped goods and services, including identifying and transportation information; provide stakeholders with updates about variances.
Prepare items for safe shipment and select an economical and efficient shipping method.
Complete purchase requests by verifying inventory and specifications, preparing requisitions, entering purchase orders, quotes, and service requests, expediting deliveries, and assisting with invoice processing.
Repair or replace damaged or obsolete items using appropriate tools and internal guidelines.
Resolve receiving discrepancies, including damage, shortages, and quantity differences; place materials in inventory, coordinate adjustments, correct shortages, and obtain credits.
Monitor inventory levels and replenishment lead times; anticipate needs, update forecasts and minimum/maximum stock levels, and perform periodic cycle counts and inventories.
Identify idle, excess, and obsolete stock and coordinate its disposition as directed.
Support inventory and warehouse operations by providing on-the-job training, troubleshooting receiving and shipping issues, and liaising with purchasing, vendors, and staff.
Operate equipment including a pallet lift and/or forklift.
Support Fleet Equipment Technicians by issuing parts, conducting automotive parts research, and communicating updates.
Order and receive inventory from vendors, perform daily cycle counts, enter invoices into the portal, and manage vendor returns.