Inventory Management Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Annapolis, MD

31d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Management Specialist (IMS) position is located within the U. S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) Retail Dining & Hospitality, Annapolis, Maryland. The purpose of the position is to ultimately aid the Inventory Manager and actively participate in the receipt, storage, maintenance, and/or periodic physical inventories of merchandise sold and supplies used across a variety of NABSD's business units.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance – requires 18 years of age
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required - We are an E-Verify participant
Full Time employees serve a one-year probationary period.
U.S. Citizenship is required for Tier 3 Positions
Must be able to understand and communicate in English
Participation in Direct Deposit
Valid Driver’s License to travel between multiple Retail Dining locations.
Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
Possess one (1) year of specialized experience in an Inventory/Business Administration/Supply Chain/Operations/Logistics role that equipped you to perform successfully the duties of this position; OR five (5) years of education beyond high school; OR three (3) years of general work experience.
Possess a valid Driver's License
Experience performing inventory, supply chain duties.
Experience receiving, tracking, and/or ordering products.
Incumbent must have the ability to self-manage with little to no supervision, and have strong organizational skills with the ability to plan out duties to meet deadlines.
Experience coordinating with different departments, and delivering goods to multiple locations.
Experience in food service and proper food storage techniques like "FIFO."

Nice To Haves

Inventory experience in a Retail Dining role is preferred.
Experience using inventory software for product receiving is preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as central coordinator of all receiving documents and paperwork related to the receipt of resale and non-resale merchandise for designated NABSD business operations.
Inspects incoming deliveries for quality and quantity, comparing receiving documentation against purchase and/or transfer order documents.
Verifies and uploads all necessary receiving paperwork into inventory management software applications and communicates with managers and buyers regarding any discrepancies or issues.
Coordinates the transfer of goods from one location to another, as necessary.
Ensures all transfer order documentation is complete and accurate.
Conducts routine periodic inventories of storage and/or retail spaces and reconciles inventory data in inventory management software.
Prepares spaces for and assists with inventory counting and/or audits.
Communicates with the Inventory Manager on all matters pertaining to merchandise inventories, quantities on hand, stock levels, and spot inventory/cycle count record keeping and planning.
Aids management in identifying program deficiencies and assists in determining the impact to the patron community of changes in service to designated business units.
Works toward optimizing procedures and becoming a subject matter expert in receiving and distributing merchandise with regard to inventory management software and handheld scanning technology.