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Inventory Control and Distribution

Inventory Control and Distribution Specialists monitor supply, equipment, product, material and other resource inventories; keep electronic databases updated; process requests and track orders; forecast inventory demands and product availability; assist with quality assurance programs; oversee product take back, reuse, recycle, and similar programs; research and communicate product information and alternative solutions; resolve or refer discrepancies.

• Monitor organizational product and resource inventories; coordinate with management to ensure inventories fulfill customer requirements; add new items and delete obsolete items; monitor and adjust stock levels to meet seasonal and overall product and material needs
• Maintain electronic database; record and update product nomenclature, pricing, codes, etc.; conduct spot checks and oversee physical inventories; address and resolve inconsistencies
• Process supply, equipment, product, and material requests; track orders and invoices; ensure timely shipping and delivery; prepare and maintain contracts, transactions, and regulatory compliance documentation
• Address and resolve order, inventory, shipping, delivery, and stock issuance discrepancies; refer issues to management as needed
• Help ensure product availability; forecast and communicate inventory demands to vendors/suppliers; alert management of short-fall concerns
• Keep customers informed of product line extensions, recalls, phase outs, or new product launches; research, identify, and propose alternative product solutions including biodegradable, non-toxic, or other environmentally friendly items where available
• Oversee product take back or reverse logistics programs to ensure products are recycled, reused, or responsibility disposed; suggest recycle or reuse opportunities to minimize new material consumption, reduce waste, or convert waste to by-products
• Complete appropriate paperwork related to handling inventories and maintaining electronic inventory systems and/or web pages
• Assist with quality assurance; monitor and record vendor and carrier performance; provide feedback; make improvement recommendations; as necessary identify, qualify, and recommend new vendors to management and customers

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 4
• Minimum – $34,800.00
• MidPoint – $42,600.00
• Maximum – $50,500.00