Shift- Warehouse Inventory Cycle Counter

Inventory Control Specialist
The Inventory Control Specialist oversees warehouse and yard inventory levels, maintains databases of logistics information, and interprets data on logistics elements such as availability, maintainability, reliability, and partners with the local Operations Planner-Buyer(s) on strategic sourcing, price optimization, procurement standards, and service levels. The Inventory Control Specialist is also responsible for the proper organization, storage, and timely dispatch and delivery of materials to field personnel. The Incumbent coordinates staging activities with Veolia, operations managers and staff including internal and external stakeholders working with project Operations Planners-Buyer(s) to coordinate necessary logistical demands required to maintain workflow for project activities. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for accurate inventory numbers in all systems used. The Inventory Control Specialist maintains a high degree of inventory security controls for the operation.
The Inventory Control Specialist will ensure accurate and timely availability of warehouse and yard inventory levels by coordinating with the Operations Planner-Buyer(s), operations management, field personnel, the finance team, and other stakeholders as necessary. A primary focus will be to effectively organize, store, and dispatch/deliver materials to field personnel in a timely manner.
Logistics and Inventory Control:
Plan, organize, supervise and participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, security and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory. Sustain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as determined by the Director of Operations.
Maintain and secure inventory by receiving, issuing, storing, and returning to inventory, warehouse stock and supplies.
Oversee receiving, unpacking, packing, loading, and issuance, of store and deliver materials, supplies or equipment; complete packing and return slips for shipments as assigned. Properly prepare material service request forms MSR as needed.
Ensure effective, safe, accurate and timely stock management to include space allocation, stock transfer and dealing with non-confirming product.
Route, schedule, pack and prepare orders for delivery; schedule and oversee deliveries and pick-ups.
maintain inventory of items in the warehouse; supervise the assembly of inventory printouts and catalogs as required.
Monitor automated warehousing system; operate a computer to enter data, correct errors and control key screens as required. Maintain warehouse, and stores security, insuring access controls and integrity are met and maintained daily.
Ensure quality procedures and team quality targets are strictly adhered to. Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures; Operate a computer terminal and warehouse-related software.

Customer Service:
Be responsible for ensuring that the quality of the product and service within the Warehouse is maintained at the highest possible standards for the customer.
Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.
High School Diploma/GED is required.

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/Finance or a minimum of 4 years' experience with APICS warehouse management certification preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years of recent, inventory control experience
• 4 years business experience in a purchasing, warehouse management or supply chain related field experience.
• Experience with automated purchasing, inventory control, and warehouse/storage systems for utilities industry, water preferred.
• Experience with project management software.

Fine-tuned interpersonal skills to create positive interactions with internal and external customers to include:
Strong communication and listening skills to develop and maintain good working relationships internally (management / bargaining group) and externally (local, county, state agencies, vendors).
Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Intermediate to advanced technical capacity with the ability to quickly learn new and/or proprietary systems, to easily navigate mapping, computer, and phone systems used daily including:
PeopleSoft Inventory and Requisition Systems.

GIS.

Permitting and Supplier Websites.
Smart Phones and Mobile Applications.
Microsoft Office applications.
General knowledge of inventory control and management system with Barcoding systems experience.

Ability to shift priorities frequently and effectively under pressure.
Ability to maintain accurate records of stock transactions.
Strong logical thinking and planning skills.
Ability to work independently & without direct supervision.
Ability to prioritize and work simultaneously on several projects.

~ Ability to operate warehouse vehicles, machines and equipment, including forklift as needed.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

Must be able to become forklift operation certified.