Inventory Control Specialist

Position Description

The Inventory Control Specialist's responsibilities include inventory control, managing deliveries, inspecting inventory, and maintaining inventory records of the 8,000+ assets (capital and non-capital assets) and equipment inventory for the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA). Primary duties include daily and monthly maintenance of HCTRA's inventory; annual reconciliation of HCTRA's asset/equipment inventory; receiving, tagging, and updating new HCTRA assets; and tracking, preparing, and transferring surplus assets to Harris County Purchasing Services. This position also participates in shipping and receiving new equipment, the fulfillment of office and janitorial supplies, tracking and storing roadway supplies and materials, and other maintenance functions related to the HCTRA Distribution Center. Duties & Responsibilities:

• Verifies, monitors, and maintains additions and deletions to the Capital Asset inventory; communicates and coordinates with the Auditor's and Purchasing Departments, and various HCTRA departments to confirm the status and location of assets.
• Identifies and tracks HCTRA's 8,000+ assets for discrepancies during the Annual Capital Asset Inventory using data from the PeopleSoft system and department-generated spreadsheets and reports; submits reports and supporting documentation of daily and monthly inventory activity.
• Prepares surplus items for pick-up and transfer between HCTRA and Harris County Purchasing Services for proper disposal; documents all steps of the asset transfer process.
• Receives new assets, equipment, roadway materials, and supplies; verifies accuracy against shipping documents and coordinates pick-up and delivery with the appropriate HCTRA department.
• Processes new equipment to ensure proper barcode tagging and accurate entry of key data into the asset management tracking system.
• Ensures all materials in the HCTRA Distribution Center are organized, properly stocked, stored, and maintained in good condition; maintains a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse environment at all times.
• Processes orders; responds to inquiries from HCTRA staff regarding orders; assists with file creation; prepares spreadsheets and reports using various software; and performs general administrative duties including filing, copying, and attending department meetings.

Other Duties:

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

Required Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• One year of inventory, warehouse operations, and shipping and receiving experience.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of inventory control and ability to manage a warehouse and supplies at the proper inventory level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exercising tact in an expeditious, courteous, and efficient manner while establishing an effective working relationship with others.
• Knowledge of general shipping and receiving procedures.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Ability to operate general office equipment, personal computers and related software such as Microsoft Office including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases with good typing and data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate a forklift in a safe manner.
• Ability to drive a 26' box truck (CDL license NOT required).

Physical Demands:

The position can be physically challenging. Above average physical conditioning is required to be able to walk, bend, stoop, climb, reach, stretch, etc. In performance of their duties. Lifting up to 80 lbs. may be required

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours Work:

This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday-Friday. Hours may vary based on business needs of the department.

Work Environment:

A normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature controls and furnishings is provided. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The job may require extended time outside in all weather conditions. Exposure to extreme temperatures, environmental noise typically present in a maintenance yard, warehouse, and loading dock environment. May be exposed to other hazards during inclement weather or maintenance emergency response activities. Will be required to handle chemicals already packaged in end-user containers/packaging.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports To Position: Asset Management and Warehouse Distribution Manger

Supervises Positions: N/A

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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Benefits

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan. The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
• 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement pension (TCDRS)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

Harris County Toll Road Authority