Warehouse Inventory Specialist @ Central Distribution

Alief Independent School District•Houston, TX

66d

About The Position

Warehouse Inventory Specialist @ Central Distribution (Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at https://aisd.schoolspring.com/internaljobsettings) Primary Purpose: Assist in receiving, storing, issuing and delivering of equipment, tools, and supplies and maintaining inventory control. The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description. Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Requirements

College degree preferred
Must have an Associate's Degree or have a minimum of 48 semester hours of higher education coursework or pass a district test
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Competence of forklifts and other warehouse equipment
Proficient in use of computerized inventory system, personal computer, calculator, and typewriter
Knowledge of safety requirements for warehouse operations
Ability to work in unsupervised environment
Minimum of two (2) years of buying/inventory experience

Responsibilities

Prepare purchase orders and quotations for stock replenishment.
Maintain an open and closed purchase order file on all orders.
Expedite stock orders and returns. Responsible for debit memos and credits associated with shipping and receiving errors.
Coordinate with Purchasing Department in preparing bids and quotations.
Initiate contacts with vendors relative to supply and equipment availability, invoices, purchase orders and contracts.
Obtain and study comparative prices and quotations.
Investigate quantity and quality of commodities purchased.
Assist in analyzing bids and prepares recommendations of award to the Director.
Verify accuracy of shipments and record any discrepancies or damage.
Assist Distribution Center Manager with inventory analysis and setting stock levels and reorder points.
Maintain specification, vendor, purchase, and receipts records for each stock item.
Purchase items of supply and equipment by competitive bidding informal quotations and negotiations.
Conduct physical inventory of warehoused equipment, tools, and supplies and verify against inventory control totals. Maintain inventory records.
Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and carrying. Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles according to prescribed safety procedures.
Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.