APD - Inventory Specialist

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist assists the supervisor with the inventory, accountability, storage, and safeguarding of warehouse merchandise for the City of Atlanta. The role maintains inventory records and produces reports for the Inventory Manager. It works under the direct supervision of the City of Atlanta Police Department Inventory Manager and requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

Requirements

High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma.
Basic computer skills.
Proficiency in basic mathematics.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to lift 70 pounds.
Prior warehouse experience.
Experience with physical and electronic inventory reporting.
Document filing experience.
Shelf-stocking experience.
Shipping and receiving experience.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work on multiple inventory-related projects simultaneously.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Ability to collaborate with others.
Professionalism.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Critical thinking and attention to detail.
Intermediate or advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to pass an extensive background check.

Responsibilities

Count warehouse inventory and supplies.
Inventory merchandise periodically.
Maintain computerized and manual files for tracking inventory.
Report inventory discrepancies to the Inventory Manager.
Operate electronic and other equipment needed to perform job functions.
Locate and remove expired or defective merchandise from inventory.
Work with the warehouse manager to identify ways to reduce inventory discrepancies and possible theft or shrink.
Use computerized inventory software to record, track, and maintain inventory-related data.
Assist warehouse employees when necessary.
Assist with organizing the warehouse.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports of inventory statistics.
Work beyond normal work hours and work week when needed.
Perform other duties within the scope of employment as assigned by the supervisor.