Inventory Control Technician / Purchasing

K-8 • Ontario, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role monitors stock levels of materials, supplies, and goods in the District’s warehouse to ensure maintenance of stock within designated limits. The position assists in resolving inventory and purchasing problems, records stock item data, and maintains District stock/equipment inventory records. It performs a variety of routine to moderately complex warehouse and distribution activities and assists in processing purchase orders. This role is distinguished from a Senior Warehouse Worker by its specialization in warehouse inventory control functions.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent
• One to two years of experience in performing routine warehouse and distribution functions
• At least one year of experience performing inventory control and analysis
• Valid California Class C driver's license
• Good driving record
• Ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance policy
• Verification of High School graduation or equivalency MUST be submitted with application.
• Alphabetic Filing testing
• Applying Policies testing
• Basic Math testing
• Customer Service testing

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a public agency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs computerized and physical monitoring and organization of available quantities of asset and capital stock within the District’s warehouse; maintains and updates inventory database records; makes daily adjustments to computer reports; submits detailed reports on inventory levels as requested; works with accounts payable to develop and update templates for use in the County’s capital asset system; coordinates with procurement staff, warehouse personnel, vendors and site administrators to resolve purchasing/inventory problems and increase the overall effectiveness of the District’s inventory management process.
• Processes purchase orders; verifies compliance with pertinent laws, regulations, codes, District policies and standards and reviews information to ensure it is complete, accurate and order parameters are clear and understood; contacts school or department representatives to clarify or obtain additional information; makes corrections to orders as needed; organizes orders for efficient action and response; generates and makes changes or adjustments to purchase orders; checks the status of orders with vendors as needed.
• Engages in a variety of warehouse and distribution activities; ensures that incoming shipments meet District needs and quality standards; tags inventory and documents identification according to established procedures; assists in receiving, inspecting and reconciling shipments to purchase orders; identifies, reports and processes problem orders according to established procedures; operates a forklift or pallet jack to load, unload and move items; checks in, receives and labels items; locates, pulls and packages requested items to accurately and efficiently fill orders; as needed, operates a delivery vehicle and, in a professional, timely and safe manner, delivers orders to and picks up items from schools and sites; completes paperwork and forwards to accounts payable; maintains warehouse in a safe, clean, orderly condition and follows safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Assists in performing physical monitoring of available quantities stock within the District’s warehouse; assigns storage location for received goods; stocks and arranges shelves; rotates stock as needed; assists in collecting and storing surplus supplies and equipment; participates in periodic inventories.
• Receives and initiates telephone contacts with District departments and sites and with vendors concerning inventory management problems.
• Organizes, completes, maintains, reviews and updates relevant records, files, lists, logs, forms and other documentation; accurately enters data into computer system.
• Provides lead work direction to warehouse staff, as needed.
• May act as Warehouse Supervisor in that individual’s absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED