Inventory Control Specialist

Salary can be commensurate with qualifications and experience*

Veterans' Preference Applies

EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services

Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

Advanced store work in a warehouse, ordering, stocking, and charging-out of inventory items. Work is performed under general supervision.

Essential Job Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Perform inventory-related duties such as stock level analysis, re-stock tracing, cycle count, regular inventory audits. Assist with full physical inventory as assigned

Access, input and retrieve information from the computer. Prepare reports as requested.

Identify and report discrepancies between physical counts and computer records.

Receive items into the warehouse, check the condition and report any problems.

Assist with packing and loading items, wrapping and preparing returns. Register returns properly including work orders, addresses and details.

Assemble/ disassemble kits as needed.

Issue warehouse items to users while keeping accurate record.

Maintain warehouse interior and exterior areas in neat, orderly, and safe manner.

Wear appropriate PPE and adhere to all safety requirements relevant to the regular job duties.

Conduct all activities in accordance with Palm Beach County Code of Ethics.

Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

At least three (3) years’ experience in store-keeping.

Experience in a municipal and/or central warehouse preferred.

Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.

Proficient in the use of MS Office, especially Excel.

Knowledge and ability to work with databases such as MS Access, SQL preferred. Demonstrated forklift proficiency preferred. Knowledge of inventory systems (receiving, stocking and distributing). Ability to work with numbers (add, subtract, multiply and divide). Ability to communicate in writing and verbal. Ability to access, input and retrieve information from the computer

The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Heavy lifting and carrying weight up to 50 pounds may be required. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction). Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid). Must distinguish colors. Pushing, walking, standing, climbing ladders, kneeling, and bending may be required. Sometimes also driving.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, stand, climb ladders, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, equipment or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Repetitive tasks are usual in this position.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work inside in a warehouse environment and out-of-doors. In or around moving vehicles. The noise, temperature and dust levels in the work environment is usually over the normal standard.

SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job-related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements for the job change.