Inventory Management Specialist

Summary

The Inventory Management Specialist (IMS) position supports the Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) Gift Shop, located within the U. S. Naval Academy's Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI), Annapolis, Maryland. The purpose of the position is to ultimately aid the Inventory Manager and actively participate in the receipt, storage, maintenance, and/or periodic physical inventories of merchandise sold and supplies used across a variety of NABSD's business units.

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Duties

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• Acts as central coordinator of all receiving documents and paperwork related to the receipt of resale and non-resale merchandise for designated NABSD business operations.
• Inspects incoming deliveries for quality and quantity, comparing receiving documentation against purchase and/or transfer order documents.
• Verifies and uploads all necessary receiving paperwork into inventory management software applications and communicates with managers and buyers regarding any discrepancies or issues.
• Coordinates the transfer of goods from one location to another, as necessary. Ensures all transfer order documentation is complete and accurate.
• Conducts routine periodic inventories of storage and/or retail spaces and reconciles inventory data in inventory management software.
• Prepares spaces for and assists with inventory counting and/or audits.
• Communicates with the Inventory Manager on all matters pertaining to merchandise inventories, quantities on hand, stock levels, and spot inventory/cycle count record keeping and planning.
• Aids management in identifying program deficiencies and assists in determining the impact to the patron community of changes in service to designated business units.
• Works toward optimizing procedures and becoming a subject matter expert in receiving and distributing merchandise with regard to inventory management software and handheld scanning technology.
• Work requires frequent moderate lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to fifteen pounds. Pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to twenty pounds and occasionally lifting up to and over forty pounds. Heavier objects are usually transported with the aid of a cart or dolly.
• Work requires physical exertions such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stretching, reaching or similar activities. Incumbent will be exposed to uneven, slippery, or wet surfaces.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance - requires 18 years of age
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required - We are an E-Verify participant
• Probationary period: Full Time employees serve a one-year probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for Tier 3 Positions
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English
• Participation in Direct Deposit
• Valid Driver's License to travel between multiple Retail Dining locations.
• Must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

Qualifications

In order to meet the basic qualifications of the Inventory Management Specialist position, NF-2010-03, you must meet both of the following requirements:

1. Experience and/or Education:

a) Possess one (1) year of specialized experience in an Inventory/Business Administration/Supply Chain/Operations/Logistics role that equipped you to perform successfully the duties of this position; OR

b) five (5) years of education beyond high school; OR

c) three (3) years of general work experience.

2. Possess a valid Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs) requirements for this position are as follows:

1. Experience performing inventory, supply chain duties. Inventory experience in a Retail role is preferred.
2. Experience receiving, tracking, and/or ordering products. Experience using inventory software for product receiving is preferred.
3. Incumbent must have the ability to self-manage with little to no supervision, and have strong organizational skills with the ability to plan out duties to meet deadlines.
4. Experience coordinating with different departments, and delivering goods to multiple locations.
5. Experience in completing receiving documents in an accurate and timely manner.

Additional information

You aren't just managing stock - you are the heartbeat of our organization. As an Inventory Management Specialist, you hold the keys to our operational success. If you love precision, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want a role where your organizational mastery directly impacts our bottom line every single day, this is the position for you. Scheduling daytime 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday with occasional weekend events.

Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Automatic Retirement Enrollment, 401(k), Roth 401(k), and 401(k) Loan; Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual.

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