Inventory Management Specialist #26-076

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) is the retail services arm of the U.S. Naval Academy. NABSD is a non-appropriated organization whose mission is to excel in delivering retail products and services to the Brigade of Midshipmen.
The Inventory Management Specialist (IMS) position is located within the Naval Academy Business Services Division (NABSD) at the United States Naval Academy. 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.

Are you ready to take on an exciting new challenge? Do you have experience in inventory management and purchasing? We are a dynamic, rapidly growing company seeking enthusiastic and responsible team members to join us. Our commitment to excellence drives us to deliver exceptional service, foster a culture of innovation and collaboration, and consistently exceed the expectations of our clients.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess a detail-oriented mindset, and have a proactive, team-focused attitude, we want to hear from you. Join us and be a part of a company that values creativity, teamwork, and a passion for success.

Looking for candidates with daytime availability for 8-hour weekday shifts, with occasional weekends.

Key Responsibilities

· 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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

1. Incumbent must have six months of experience ordering and receiving product. Inventory management experience preferred.

2. Incumbent must have experience using computer software; ChefTech inventory software preferred.

3. Incumbent must be a team player with outstanding organizational and communication skills.

4. Incumbent must have experience working in a fast-paced environment, under short time constraints within established deadlines.