Inventory & Warehouse Supervisor

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Inventory & Warehouse Supervisor oversees operations across four Charlotte Water warehouses and manages four Inventory and Warehouse Coordinators. The role oversees procurement, receipt, storage, issuance, maintenance, and distribution of parts, supplies, safety equipment, uniforms, tools, lubricants, and other materials used for water and sewer repairs and daily Field Operations. It coordinates deliveries to field crews and stockrooms; manages the $3 million water inventory account and related contracts; maintains accurate inventory records; and performs Workday transactions, including approving requisitions and change orders and reviewing invoices. The position ensures timely delivery of Field Operations inventory, monitors stock levels, directs stockroom workflows and staffing, oversees inventory counts and reconciliations, and coordinates purchasing and vendor contracts. It also works with Procurement on solicitations, prepares operational reports, monitors expenditures, maintains safe and organized stockrooms, and improves stockroom procedures. The role may require on-call assignments, overtime, schedule changes, and emergency callbacks during emergencies, urgent situations, special events, or inclement weather. Work occurs indoors and outdoors amid periodically changing and unpredictable operational requirements. The job involves frequent standing, bending, reaching, walking, and driving, as well as other physical activities and exposure to potential workplace hazards. A high school diploma or GED, five years of related experience, and a valid NC or SC driver’s license are required. The listed salary range is $66,826.00–$96,061.79, commensurate with experience; the posting also lists a salary range of $75,178.80–$83,531.99, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Five years of related experience.
Valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain a city driving permit.
Knowledge of Cityworks, Workday, Microsoft Office, Excel, and database applications used to manage, report, and analyze inventory data and usage.
Knowledge of storekeeping and inventory management practices, including receiving, moving, storing, tracking, issuing, and maintaining parts and supplies.
Knowledge of supplier and vendor coordination and ability to ensure parts and supplies meet established specifications.
Knowledge of workplace hazards, safety precautions, and applicable OSHA regulations.
Ability to organize work, manage time, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing assignments.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios.
Customer service, collaboration, teamwork, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate electric and gas-powered forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment as required.
Ability to perform work accurately, consistently, punctually, and dependably.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing; read and interpret work-related documents, policies, procedures, and technical information; and interact professionally with employees, vendors, suppliers, customers, department personnel, and the public.
Ability to work effectively in a team and assume additional responsibilities as needed.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely delivery of essential Field Operations inventory and monitor daily inventory levels.
Manage the water inventory account and coordinate ordering water parts and supplies for Field Operations.
Oversee and maintain master inventory part records and verify daily transactions and stock movements in Cityworks Storeroom.
Direct the daily workflow of zone stockrooms and ensure employees understand their assigned duties and responsibilities.
Develop and manage weekly standby schedules, monitor holiday coverage, and maintain appropriate staffing levels across stockrooms.
Oversee Field Operations parts, materials, and uniform contracts, including uniform purchases and rentals.
Lead mid-year and year-end inventory counts, coordinate reconciliation of purchased and issued parts, and provide final inventory figures to City auditors.
Collaborate with Procurement as a subject matter expert to develop and evaluate Requests for Proposals and Invitations to Bid, advising on technical, operational, financial, and regulatory matters.
Maintain accurate inventory records and prepare timely reports based on operational and business needs.
Monitor and control expenditures for materials, tools, equipment, and services.
Approve requisitions and change orders in Workday, review requisitions, and advise staff on appropriate commodity and object codes.
Reconcile the department P-Card weekly.
Ensure stockrooms are clean, orderly, organized, and maintained in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
Provide a safe working environment and ensure compliance with applicable workplace safety practices.
Review, update, and improve stockroom policies, processes, and procedures.
Coordinate with contracted vendors to maintain adequate inventory in safety-supply vending machines at each zone.
Work on-call assignments and emergency callbacks as required, including during emergencies, urgent situations, special events, and inclement weather.
Perform other related duties as assigned.