Inventory Supervisor - PW

City of Boise•Boise, ID

About The Position

The City of Boise Public Works Department is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to lead a small team and improve inventory and procurement across City facilities. This hands-on role involves working at different warehouses and facilities, collaborating with staff to understand inventory needs, and procuring parts and materials to support daily operations. The supervisor oversees more than $2 million in inventory and is responsible for keeping warehouses organized, safe, and able to support Public Works activities. The position supervises employees and oversees purchasing, inventory control, warehouse operations, invoice and purchasing-card reconciliation, and budget-related activities. It also supports cross-functional improvement efforts and participates in the division’s hazardous materials team. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of lead or supervisory experience, including warehouse, inventory, or procurement experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid state-issued driver’s license is required, and forklift certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment. Applicants must pass City of Boise background-check processes, including criminal history and reference checks, and a driving record check. The City offers employer-paid medical coverage, retirement benefits, paid leave, a wellbeing incentive, tuition reimbursement, a local bus pass, and basic life and long-term disability insurance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience in a lead or supervisory position, including warehouse, inventory, or procurement experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid state-issued driver’s license.
Obtain forklift certification within 30 days of employment.
Pass City of Boise background-check processes, including criminal history and reference checks, and a driving record check.
Knowledge of municipal or industrial purchasing and bid specifications.
Computer skills, including use of related software, and knowledge of barcoding processes.
Knowledge of budgeting and effective supervisory principles and practices.
Ability to understand public utility mechanical systems.
Ability to interpret purchasing rules, regulations, and bid specifications.
Ability to apply warehousing procedures to resolve problems and perform mathematical calculations accurately.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents or information.
Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
Ability to communicate effectively in English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation and to operate vehicles safely with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds rarely, pushing and pulling up to 75 pounds rarely, and performing activities such as standing, walking, climbing, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Six years of warehouse, inventory, and procurement experience in a supervisory role.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, construction, and maintenance inventory.

Responsibilities

Hire, evaluate, promote, assign duties to, and oversee employees; coach employees and initiate discipline or termination when needed.
Work with purchasing, engineering, maintenance, and operations staff to plan purchases and research parts for emergency repairs, maintenance, and capital improvement projects.
Write material specifications, request bids and quotes, obtain authorizations, initiate purchase orders, and track orders through approval.
Procure and issue inventory and document activity in inventory software.
Oversee safe, compliant warehouse operations across different locations and provide warehouse leadership and guidance.
Ensure policies are followed and maintain a safe working environment.
Process invoices weekly, code them to budgets, and resolve internal and external invoice issues.
Oversee financial reconciliation of purchasing-card transactions.
Review expenditure reports, compile budget information, and advise managers on inventory and capital-purchase budget allocations.
Monitor inventory levels, manage surpluses and shortages, interpret inventory data and reports, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Control inventory and monitor security in warehouses holding parts valued at more than $2 million.
Maintain warehouse infrastructure records, conduct annual inventory, and evaluate inventory discrepancy reports.
Participate as a purchasing advisory team member and communicate division policy and process changes.
Participate in City-wide, departmental, or divisional improvement teams and projects as needed.
Participate in the division’s hazardous materials team and secure materials until environmental division staff pick them up.
Evaluate systems and processes and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical coverage for the employee and family.
PERSI retirement with an 11.96% employer contribution and employer-matched 401(k)/457b.
10 hours of vacation per month, increasing with tenure.
12 paid holidays.
8 hours of sick leave per month.
10 weeks of paid parental leave.
$500 annual wellbeing incentive.
Tuition reimbursement.
Free local bus pass.
Basic life insurance at no cost.
Long-term disability insurance at no cost.