Inventory Specialists

Salary: $22.46 Hourly
Location : Asheville, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-01405
Department: Public Works
Division: Fleet Management
Opening Date: 10/29/2024
Closing Date: 11/15/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Summary
About our Opportunity
The City of Asheville is excited to hire an Inventory Specialist within the Public Works Department, Fleet Management Division. The purpose of this position is to act as a working manager to provide technical and supervisory work in storing, inventorying, and distributing materials and supplies for the City's Fleet Management Division. The individual in this position will play a crucial role in keeping the work of the Division on schedule and on budget by owning the management of essential supplies and resources.
What you'll be doing:

• Performs inventory duties to maintain inventory levels and assists in supervising warehouse inventory activities.
  
• Orders, receives, stores and issues parts and supplies for various departments daily.
  
• Makes recommendations for routine work and training.
  
• Performs weekly cycle counts and spot checks for active inventory items in warehouse or in shop.
  
• Operates forklift when needed.
  
• Enter stock items into Fleetio software.
  
• Download fuel reports daily, add new users and vehicles to fuel system.
  
• Helps with fuel ordering in the absence of the Stockroom supervisor.
  
• Performs basic bookkeeping duties as necessary.
  
• Submits purchase order requisitions for special order parts and/or equipment as needed.
  
• Additional Functions: performs other duties as required.

Benefits:

• $22.46/hour
  
• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 10 paid vacation days
  
• Full access to the City of Asheville's benefit suite including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options
  
• Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and NC State 401K with company matching funds.

About you:
We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:
High school diploma or GED required, with vocational or technical training in fleet management or related field; supplemented by one year of experience in inventory management or related field.
Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required : Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license. Must possess and maintain Forklift certification.
Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.
Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.
Other things to know:
Work Schedule : This position generally works Monday through Thursday 7am-6pm, but due to the nature of the responsibilities, occasional work outside of these hours will be necessary on an as needed basis. This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime in accordance with City Policy.
About us:
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.
The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

• Knowledge:
  
  • Advanced knowledge of procedures and practices to analyze and resolve unusual or difficult problems.
• Skills:
  
  • Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.
    
  • Ability to conduct advanced research on organizational policies and procedures, best practices and innovative techniques.
    
  • Ability to compile data into a formal report or recommendation shared with others and often verbally presented.
    
  • Ability to think creatively in all areas for the purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
    
  • Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
    
  • Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
    
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
    
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as odors, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and bright/dim lights.
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Do you have High school diploma or GED, with vocational or technical training in fleet management or related field?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have one year of experience in inventory management, or related field? If yes, please explain:
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Do you possess a Forklift certification?

• Yes
• No

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