Inventory Control Specialist
About The Position
The Inventory Control Specialist maintains inventory of parts and equipment across all Metro Waste Authority (MWA) facilities. The position orders and supplies needed items, maintains accurate procurement records, tracks equipment damage and repairs, and plans priorities over short- and long-term horizons of approximately 30–60 days. The role supports inventory and maintenance operations at landfill, compost center, and transfer station locations, as well as assisting operational leadership with facility budgeting. It requires frequent travel within the Des Moines metro area to support other MWA facilities. The position also demonstrates understanding of MWA’s Environmental Management System and values in its assigned responsibilities and interactions with customers and coworkers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with computerized inventory systems.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Experience in Lean Six-Sigma processes or ability to understand 5S processes.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in logistics management or a related field.
- Experience working in a repair or maintenance shop.
- Upkeep System experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain consistent inventory levels and order replacement stock up to the pre-authorized limit as inventory is depleted.
- Establish and maintain backup sources for high-demand items.
- Review inventory reports and ordering patterns to identify items suitable for automatic, recurring delivery.
- Provide inventory reports to Operations Leadership.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with vendors.
- Maintain accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
- Manage and maintain the inventory system, and facilitate related database or software upgrades under the manager’s direction.
- Conduct frequent spot and partial physical inventory audits.
- Conduct daily, monthly, and annual physical inventory audits and report results to the operations leadership team.
- Receive and coordinate incoming parts for unit repairs.
- Generate and track purchase orders and receipts for the department.
- Maintain the asset system by adding equipment and setting up preventive maintenance schedules so parts are available for maintenance operations.
- Assist operational leadership with budgeting for their respective facilities.
- Apply MWA’s Environmental Management System processes and procedures, which address recycling, household hazardous waste collection, organics management, water quality improvement, greenhouse gas reduction, and environmental education.
- Apply MWA’s values—Leadership, Integrity, Positivity, Teamwork, and Innovation—to assigned responsibilities and interactions with customers and coworkers.
- Travel frequently within and around the Des Moines metro area to support other MWA facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
