JOB TITLE: Inventory Specialist SUMMARY OF DUTIES Inventory Specialists maintain the inventory of the OIM. Inventory Specialists have the additional following responsibilities:
- Good organizational skills are necessary for Inventory Specialists to take charge of organizing inventory and improving the efficiency of the selection and shipping process.
- Oversee inventory and order additional products and supplies when needed.
- Evaluate the selection and shipping process and work to improve efficiency.
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends and update inventory as needed.
- The ability to manage multiple projects at one time in an efficient and timely manner.
- Good written and verbal communication skills are crucial for negotiating contracts, interviewing new vendors, educating warehouse employees and developing new inventory processes.
- Problem-solving skills to come up with ways to improve overall efficiency and overcome inventory problems.
- Maintain and update inventory records and system to ensure accurate and timely inventory tracking.
- Work with cross-functional teams to forecast inventory needs and identify potential stock issues.
- Monitor inventory levels and identify potential stockouts or overstock situations.
- Manage inventory aging and coordinate proper rotation or disposal of obsolete inventory.
- Participate in regular inventory counts and coordinate physical inventory audits as needed.
- Collaborate with purchasing and logistics teams to optimize procurement and transportation processes.
- Develop and implement SOPs for inventory management and continuously improve inventory operations.
- Review and analyze inventory data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement.
Requirements:
- 2+ years of experience in an inventory role
- Able to use a computer and other office technology
- Familiar with data entry systems
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to stand and bend for long periods of time in a warehouse environment
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with budget management
- Attention to detail to identify defective products
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications
Budget Information Critical Hire Code (Assigned by Approver) Background Verification (Suppliers shall use Info Cubic (IC) for background verifications.) Instructions The completed Background Verification will be attached (via an automated feed) to the candidates user profile under the Attachments Section. Please make sure to always include the applicable proposal ID, contract ID, or requisition ID in the reference field when ordering. It is also very important to double check that the name on the order being requested matches the candidate's name in the Covendis system. Otherwise, the completed report will not be successfully uploaded to the candidates profile. Additional Background Verification Services (City of Atlanta) To be completed upon candidate selection: Global Monitor Check State Criminal Record verification (past 7 years covering each State in which the candidate has resided) Social Security Number Verification Federal Criminal Records Verification (past 7 years) Any additional requirements stated by the Agency on the requisition Education Verification No Employment Verification No Drug Screening No MVR No (Suppliers Only) To order, click on the link to the right: Order Additional Background Verification services Instructions (If Applicable) The completed Background Verification will be attached (via an automated feed) to the candidates user profile under the Attachments Section. Please make sure to always include the applicable proposal ID, contract ID, or requisition ID in the reference field when ordering. It is also very important to double check that the name on the order being requested matches the candidate's name in the Covendis system. Otherwise, the completed report will not be successfully uploaded to the candidates profile. Agency Certification(s) Please read and understand the following statement carefully: I understand that a person who enters into an agreement in restraint of trade or in restraint of free and open competition in any transaction with the state may, upon conviction thereof, be punished by
imprisonment for not less than one nor more than
five years pursuant to OCGA 16-10-22. I further agree that when there is a prior agreement or understanding between a vendor and a state agency or state employee regarding the acceptance of any offer, such conduct is collusive, fraudulent and in restraint of trade and in restraint of free and open competition on the part of both the vendor and the state agency or state employee. Do you agree with the above statement? I Agree Break Out Invoice By Breakout Invoice By PO Type Category Qualification Description Competency Required Skills Others Attention to Detail Attention to detail to identify defective products No Skills Others Budget Management Experience with budget management Novice (1-3 Years) No Skills Others Data Entry Familiar with data entry systems Novice (1-3 Years) No Skills Others Inventory 2+ years of experience in an inventory role Novice (1-3 Years) Yes Skills Others Lifting Able to lift up to 50 pounds No Skills Others Technology Able to use a computer and other office technology Novice (1-3 Years) No Skills Others Work Environment Able to stand and bend for long periods of time in a warehouse environment No Skills Others Written and Verbal Great written and verbal communication skills No Skills Tools MicrosoftOffice Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications Proficient (4-6 Years) No