Storekeeper (Logistics)

City of Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Stores Administrator, the Storekeeper for the Logistics Section of the Department of Utilities is responsible for supporting the departments operations and maintenance teams by purchasing, warehousing and distributing parts and equipment needed to maintain and repair the City’s vast water, wastewater and drainage systems. Tasks include, but are not limited to fulfilling purchase requests, creating new inventory items, editing and updating existing inventory item information, performing cycle counts, year-end inventory counts, receiving, and issuing warehouse stock, and assisting with other program areas as requested. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have excellent customer service skills, be open to learning, and have the ability to manage priorities in a continuously evolving work environment. An understanding of the procure to pay lifecycle for goods and services including solicitations, purchase orders, invoicing, and other procurement functions is preferred but not required. Experience with work order management or inventory software is desired but not required. Under direction, maintains and operates an independent departmental storeroom or warehouse stocking specialized materials, supplies, and parts. Receives and issues supplies, materials, tools, parts, and other items; procures items as needed to maintain inventory; coordinates or assists with emergency purchases as needed; tracks and monitors inventory location and quality; and maintains appropriate records.

Requirements

Two years of experience performing storekeeping and inventory work.
High school diploma or its equivalent.
Ability to enter data at a speed not less than 30 net words per minute.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment.
Ability to attain a state issued Forklift Certification by the end of probationary period.
Making observations.
Operating assigned equipment.
Communicating with others.
Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
Moving supplies, parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Bending, stooping and climbing.

Nice To Haves

An understanding of the procure to pay lifecycle for goods and services including solicitations, purchase orders, invoicing, and other procurement functions is preferred but not required.
Experience with work order management or inventory software is desired but not required.
Experience with public agency procurement is desirable.
Depending upon assignment, some positions in this class may require applicants to demonstrate knowledge of and familiarity with the types of technical items maintained within the assigned department or division storekeeping facilities.

Responsibilities

Review the ordering, receiving, sorting, issuing, and delivering of a diversified inventory of materials, supplies, tools, parts and other items to ensure adherence to applicable codes and regulations.
Inspect shipments for compliance with specifications, quantities, cost, conditions, or other details.
Prepare reports when discrepancies are found and make certain items are correctly packaged and returned.
Assist in training new personnel.
Maintain adherence to established procedures related to storekeeping activities.
Enter and retrieve information from computerized records systems in the preparation, monitoring, tracking, and maintenance of stores records.
Coordinate and conduct periodic cycle and blind inventory counts, verify and correct data when applicable; and, prepare necessary reports for reporting inventory results.
Assist in the preparation of RFQ’s and RFP’s for bid advertising.
Review invoices and blanket purchase orders from established vendors as needed to maintain inventory and follow-up on overdue shipments.
Identify and contact vendors for best price when emergency purchases are necessary.
Coordinate storekeeping activities with other City departments, divisions and contractors.
Respond to requests and inventory questions from department staff.
Schedule and dispatch tools and equipment for daily use, including cranes, dump trucks, other heavy equipment and rental equipment as needed.
Coordinate the return and inspection of tools and equipment, and arrange for repairs if needed.
Ensure that storerooms and/or tool rooms are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
Operate a forklift, crane and other storeroom equipment.
Provide exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.