Surplus Inventory Control Specialist 2

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Surplus Inventory Control Specialist 2, you will work under the general direction of the Surplus Supervisor. Your primary responsibilities include receiving WSU surplus property and determining its viability for resale or recycling. This involves driving box trucks around the Pullman campus to collect items, evaluating them for fair market value, and listing them for sale through online auctions. You will also be responsible for notifying priority and public entities about available items, setting up and conducting weekly public sales and live auctions, and utilizing computers and related software to complete your tasks. Facilities Services, where this position is located, focuses on the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Pullman campus, aiming to be a service provider and employer of choice. Washington State University (WSU) is a top public research institution dedicated to improving lives through research and fostering the next generation of innovators, leaders, health care providers, and citizens. WSU offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including health and dental care, retirement plans, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, professional development, and work/life quality programs, with eligible employees able to apply for a tuition waiver for academic classes.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience receiving and evaluating property with a large‑scale government or commercial warehouse; OR equivalent education/experience
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Experience providing customer service
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain a forklift operations certification within six (6) months of hire
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pricing of used supplies and equipment
• Experience with the setup of live and online auctions
• Experience with sales of used equipment
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access

Responsibilities

• Receive WSU surplus property and determine its resale or recycling viability
• Drive box trucks around the Pullman campus to pick up surplus items
• Evaluate surplus items for fair market value
• List surplus items for sale through online auctions
• Notify priority and public entities about available items
• Set up and conduct weekly public sales and live auctions
• Use computers and related software to complete assigned tasks

Benefits

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation
• optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees