Inventory Specialist MEDOT

Mancon Inc.•Augusta, ME

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist will oversee inventory movement and procurement activities for MANCON statewide in support of the MaineDOT. This position will direct and coordinate with MANCON store supervisors with the buying, selling, and transferring of inventory to reduce overall inventory levels. The Inventory Specialist will work with the MANCON management team to identify vendor sources, establish purchasing terms, and evaluate vendor performance. This is an hourly position.

Requirements

2 years inventory experience
1 year purchasing experience or similar
Microsoft Excel experience
Experience with inventory software systems
Communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Team player with organizational skills
Self-motivated individual able to work with limited direct supervision
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Inventory experience
Auto and/or heavy-duty truck parts experience

Responsibilities

Provide quality customer service to include but not limited to the following:
Manage vendor base and purchasing agreements to provide network of suppliers to support our MaineDOT customers with products for the best combination of price, quality, availability, and service.
Analyze inventory levels and usage to reduce inventory and pricing and maximize availability and quality.
Research and identify obsolete/inactive inventory and coordinate return to vendor or transfer to MANCON locations.
Assist MANCON management team with vendor purchase agreements.
Work with MaineDOT satellite locations to return and transfer inactive inventory.
Assist in performing weekly inventory cycle counts
Assist in performing counts during Wall-to-Wall inventories at site
Review, familiarize with, and adhere to MANCON’s Policy, Procedures and Safety Manual.
May occasionally, drive MANCON vehicle to designated locations to assist with inventory, customer returns, and vendor returns
Provide 24-hour support at the MaineDOT location during emergencies
Assist with inventory research projects as requested
Adhere to required procedures
Participate in the SCM continuing training program
Assist with Project Manager duties as assigned