INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES : This class is responsible for warehouse/stockroom duties associated with the receipt/storage/issuance of materials/supplies/parts in the Fayetteville Public Works Commission warehouse/fleet operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing receiving/checking freight/parts purchase orders on receipt, investigating discrepancies for shipped/received inventory materials not meeting specification, purchase parts/materials from specified vendors; contacting vendors to locate hard to find parts, obtaining price quotes, delivering as needed; maintaining inventory control methods to keep stock at experience levels to meet daily demands; process/stage pre-pick materials; unloading/loading inventory materials and following safe practices; checking quantity/pricing/condition of freight/parts received, and taking action, in accordance with procedures; operating forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks to load/unload/store stock in warehouse/yard/fleet, assist and/or perform reclaim activities of used materials/cores returned from work orders; stocking items in bins/shelves as assigned or when low; utilization of excel spreadsheets to maintain/update the warehouse inventory location system and cable/conductor reels, issuing stock to field crews/technicians based on authorized requisition utilizing data entry barcoding system/data entry system; gathering materials; noting items issued on materials requisitions/shop work orders; conducting weekly cycle counts as the verification process for inventory stock items and data records maintained in Document Storage; assisting in semi-annual inventory of all items in warehouse/fleet; maintain order/neatness in warehouse/yard/fleet operations; driving/operating vehicles in performing work assignments/responsibilities. Staging and/or preparation of surplus items and supplies as required, assisting investment recovery customers with information/pickups/deliveries and shipping. Operates under supervision of the designated supervisor, in accordance with establish policies and procedures. Extended hours, weekend, and on-call availability are required. Performs related work as required.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Computer, forklifts, pallet jacks, communication, and other equipment, as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures; knowledge of a variety of electrical/water/sewer equipment/materials/fixtures/supplies; skill in operating equipment fork lifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, computer, and applicable software; ability to maintain an effective storeroom operation; ability to read/take inventory of warehouse items; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees, and with delivery personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency and a minimum of one (1) year of stockroom/inventory/warehouse experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Functional Employment Test (FET) required. Must possess/maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License. A Class A CDL license is preferred.

EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS: This job description is general and illustrative of the kind of duties required of this position. It is not exhaustive and does not contain a detailed description of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent occupying this position.

GRADE 404 $18.75-$24.71/HOUR