Senior Inventory Control Clerk (Fire Services)

City of Memphis•Memphis, TN

12h•$43,930 - $43,930•Onsite

About The Position

Works under general supervision of assigned supervisor to order, store, and issue parts, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment requiring a working knowledge of types of materials stored. Quantities purchased may be relatively large or require purchasing some technical items that may require dealing directly with manufacturers. Solicits telephone and written price quotations from vendor. Orders or initiates paper work to purchase supplies necessary for the support of work activities in department and/or division. Keeps record of items received and issued, manually or using computer. Monitors inventory levels and maintains prescribed quantities. Verifies shop manuals, vendor catalogs, and/or price lists to determine the type and price of materials are correct. Communicates with vendors, management, and users regarding substitution or modification of parts when replacement is not available. Locates and consults with vendors on supplies not available through regular channels as needed. Follows up on and expedites orders as needed. Checks and approves for payment invoices for orders placed. Compares information on requisitions and invoices to materials received to verify accuracy of order. Examines incoming stock for defects and to verify conformance to specifications. Labels or marks identifying codes on incoming stock. Stores articles in bins, on floor, or on shelves, according to identifying information, such as style, size, or type of material. Determines methods of storage, identification, and stock location. Delivers or picks-up supplies or equipment as needed by driving a light truck to various locations. Uses material handling equipment to move materials within the facility such as a forklift if assigned. Maintains physical appearance of supply room. Interacts and communicates verbally and in writing with vendors, staff, and management on a variety of issues concerning parts and supplies. Keeps and maintains automated records of materials and equipment received and issued. Monitors inventory levels and maintains prescribed quantities. Returns defective parts or supplies to vendors as needed and documents information in system in accordance with policies and procedures. Generates and prepares various reports regarding inventory and equipment to management. Travels to outlying satellite facilities periodically to assist with inventory, special projects, and to audit for inventory parts and supplies.

Requirements

Working knowledge of types of materials stored.
Ability to order, store, and issue parts, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.
Ability to solicit telephone and written price quotations from vendors.
Ability to order or initiate paperwork to purchase supplies.
Ability to keep records of items received and issued, manually or using computer.
Ability to monitor inventory levels and maintain prescribed quantities.
Ability to verify shop manuals, vendor catalogs, and/or price lists.
Ability to communicate with vendors, management, and users regarding substitution or modification of parts.
Ability to locate and consult with vendors on supplies not available through regular channels.
Ability to follow up on and expedite orders.
Ability to check and approve for payment invoices for orders placed.
Ability to compare information on requisitions and invoices to materials received.
Ability to examine incoming stock for defects and to verify conformance to specifications.
Ability to label or mark identifying codes on incoming stock.
Ability to store articles in bins, on floor, or on shelves.
Ability to determine methods of storage, identification, and stock location.
Ability to deliver or pick-up supplies or equipment by driving a light truck.
Ability to use material handling equipment such as a forklift.
Ability to maintain the physical appearance of the supply room.
Ability to interact and communicate verbally and in writing with vendors, staff, and management.
Ability to keep and maintain automated records of materials and equipment.
Ability to return defective parts or supplies to vendors and document information in system.
Ability to generate and prepare various reports regarding inventory and equipment.
Ability to travel to outlying satellite facilities periodically.

Responsibilities

Order, store, and issue parts, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.
Solicit telephone and written price quotations from vendors.
Order or initiate paperwork to purchase supplies.
Keep records of items received and issued.
Monitor inventory levels and maintain prescribed quantities.
Verify shop manuals, vendor catalogs, and/or price lists.
Communicate with vendors, management, and users regarding parts and supplies.
Locate and consult with vendors on supplies not available through regular channels.
Follow up on and expedite orders.
Check and approve invoices for payment.
Compare information on requisitions and invoices to materials received.
Examine incoming stock for defects and conformance to specifications.
Label or mark identifying codes on incoming stock.
Store articles in bins, on floor, or on shelves.
Determine methods of storage, identification, and stock location.
Deliver or pick-up supplies or equipment by driving a light truck.
Use material handling equipment such as a forklift.
Maintain the physical appearance of the supply room.
Interact and communicate verbally and in writing with vendors, staff, and management.
Keep and maintain automated records of materials and equipment.
Return defective parts or supplies to vendors.
Generate and prepare various reports regarding inventory and equipment.
Travel to outlying satellite facilities periodically to assist with inventory, special projects, and to audit for inventory parts and supplies.