Inventory Control & Purchasing Specialist

Department: Administration / Warehouse Location: Coalinga Reports To: Administrative Services Manager

Position Summary

California Water Services is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Inventory Clerk to support daily warehouse and operations functions. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels, managing purchasing and receiving activities, and ensuring all materials are properly tracked within our inventory control system, Sage 100 Advanced. The ideal candidate is organized, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in both an office and warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain accurate inventory counts through routine cycle counts and physical inventories

- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders

- Unload materials from delivery trucks using a forklift and other warehouse equipment

- Organize and store inventory in designated warehouse locations

- Enter and update inventory, purchasing and receiving data in Sage 100

- Prepare and process purchase orders for materials, parts, and supplies

- Research vendors, products and pricing to maintain quality and efficiency

- Monitor stock levels and proactively reorder items to prevent shortages

- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers regarding deliveries and discrepancies

- Track and document inventory movements, adjustments, and usage

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment

- Assist operations staff with locating and issuing materials as needed

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent required

- Previous inventory, warehouse, or purchasing experience preferred

- Experience with inventory management systems (Sage 100 or similar) is a plus

- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification

- Strong basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

- Proficiency with computers and data entry

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Ability to lift and move materials (up to 50 lbs)

- Effective communication and teamwork skills

Work Environment

- Combination of warehouse and office setting

- Regular use of warehouse equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks

- Exposure to outdoor conditions depending on worksite

Preferred Traits

- Self-motivated and dependable

- Strong problem-solving skills

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload

- Commitment to accuracy and efficiency

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary based on experience

- Benefits package including health, vision and dental

- Life insurance

- Retirement

- Vacation and sick leave

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- What is your hourly wage expectation?

- Have you previously worked in a role involving inventory control or purchasing responsibilities? If so, please explain your role and responsibilities.

- Are you located in Coalinga, Ca?

- Please calculate and provide your answer to the following math problem. What is the average of the following numbers: 10, 20, 30, 40?

Experience:

- Inventory control: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

- CA Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person