Warehouse Specialist

Platte River Power Authority•Fort Collins, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Platte River is looking for a Warehouse Specialist to support inventory and warehouse operations at our Headquarters location in Fort Collins, CO. This position serves as the sole individual responsible for managing inventory at both the Headquarters warehouse and the offsite Boyd Substation warehouse in Loveland, CO. The Warehouse Specialist works independently with minimal supervision and plays a critical role in ensuring accurate inventory control, efficient material flow, and reliable customer service across the organization. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, technically proficient in ERP-based inventory systems, and comfortable collaborating with a wide range of internal stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for an inventory professional who enjoys ownership, problem-solving, and working closely with people. This position is 100% onsite at Platte River’s Headquarters and is not eligible for remote or hybrid scheduling.

Requirements

Above average use of computers, Microsoft Office products and ERP software
Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to create and edit process documents
Ability to understand, learn, use and train on the Oracle ERP system
Ability to use, train and enforce all warehouse and purchasing processes
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers
Ability to maintain effective working relationships
Ability to safely use a forklift and other equipment
Ability to walk or stand most of each day
Skilled in planning and organization
Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving
Ability to adapt to process changes
High School diploma, GED or equivalent
One year of prior experience working as warehouse clerk, purchasing clerk, shipping/receiving clerk, or similar role in inventory management, warehouse management or purchasing
Experience working with inventory management software
Intermediate experience using all Microsoft Office products
Current forklift operator certification or ability to obtain one in house
Ability to work more than 40 hours a week, when required

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience working in warehouse or purchasing
Experience using an inventory barcoding system
Experience using Oracle ERP systems

Responsibilities

Models the mission, vision, values and culture of the organization
Coordinates with purchasing on inventory levels, stock movements, and replenishment activities, conducting weekly cycle counts, audits, and inventory checks to maintain accurate inventory records to prevent running out of stock or overstocking
Troubleshoots, researches and resolves all inventory quantity discrepancies in the Oracle ERP system
Processes all inventory issue confirmations several times per day in the Oracle ERP system, while verifying the information is accurate prior to processing
Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
Responsible for performing the receiving process on all deliveries and ensuring completeness of incoming shipments of materials
Inspects and verifies incoming deliveries against the purchase order and packing slip and resolves any issues from damage or other shipping discrepancies
Plans and coordinates the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods and materials, optimizing warehouse layout, storage systems, and workflow to maximize space utilization and productivity
Monitors and processes all backordered inventory requests
Maintains relationships with carriers and monitors delivery schedules to and from the warehouse
Assembles shelves and ensures proper stocking of inventory to maintain an organized warehouse
Tracks and maintains accurate records of all inventories by taking digital pictures and tracking into the Oracle ERP system
Serves as courier to transport and distribute products, parts, and supplies from warehouse locations to requestors based on requisition information
Ensures warehouse is clean and well organized, to facilitate daily operations, and ensure safety
Operates forklift or other equipment to load, unload, transport, and store inventory materials
Collaborates with purchasing and accounts payable departments to resolve issues with invoices
Ensures timely processing of outgoing shipments
Provides backup coverage and supports for basic purchasing activities that include, but not limited to, processing purchasing order requests, locating vendors for materials, equipment, supplies or services and vendor record management.
Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for all warehouse and purchasing related software, including training of all such software
Provides backup coverage and support for other warehouse locations within the organization
Assists with disposal of surplus/obsolete materials
Attends department and safety meetings and trainings
Performs other duties as assigned