Inventory Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4649240) Apply  Inventory Specialist Salary $43,348.00 - $67,226.00 Annually Location Durham, NC Job Type Full time with benefits Job Number 24-05097 Department Fleet Management Opening Date 09/09/2024 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. Nationally recognized for our innovative fleet management practices, it's our Fleet Management Department (http://durhamnc.gov/1375/Fleet-Management) employees who make the difference. We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our winning team. If innovation and sustainability are important to you, bring your skills and talents to Durham! Hiring Range: $43,348.00 - $50,170.00 Workday/Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. /Monday - Friday This position is devoted to providing inventory and warehousing functions and professional procurement and contract administration services to the City. Provides semi-skilled, prescribed work in issuing and tracking inventory of supplies and parts. Responsible for obtaining quotes; ordering supplies; receiving shipments; reporting shortage, damage or discrepancies; entering purchasing data; issuing materials and supplies including uniforms; delivering supplies as assigned; requesting quotes; ordering products; processing payments/requesting payment approval; providing customer service; and controlling inventory. Duties/Responsibilities + Performs warehouse operations by receiving, stocking, ordering, purchasing, and/issuing supplies, equipment, uniforms, and other materials; + Operates equipment to load and unload materials; delivers supplies; monitors inventory levels; requests quotes or order materials from vendors; and processes payment transactions. + Ensures proper working condition of inventory materials, supplies, and equipment; maintains cleanliness assigned work facilities including lockers, workstations, counters and shelves; may test equipment; and performs basic equipment maintenance and cleaning. + Prepares, maintains, and/or processes records, logs, forms, purchase orders, invoices, and other documents; enters and updates data; reports supply or materials shortage or damage to higher-level staff; and reviews work for accuracy and completeness. + Provides customer service including responding to inquiries from internal and external parties in person, via phone or online systems. Minimum Qualifications & Experience + High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + One year of related experience in the automotive or heavy duty parts industry or related field . + Valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another states driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire. + A forklift certification or obtain within 6 months of hire. Additional Preferred Skills + Experience with Microsoft Excel. + ASE Parts Certification. + E xperience with Inventory Management Systems. + Automotive parts or service experience. Benefits – General Full-Time Employees + 12-13 paid holidays per year + 13 standard work days of vacation per year + 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement + 2 weeks paid military leave per year + Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans + State and City retirement plans + Short and long term disability plans + Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions + City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System + Paid funeral leave + Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling + Paid life insurance equal to annual salary + 48 hours for volunteer work each year* + 4 hours parental leave each year + Workman's Compensation Insurance + 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire + Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire + Dental and life insurance, after one year of service + Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service 01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? + City of Durham Website + Walk in + LOGO career event + Job fair + Employee referral + Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below*** + Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below*** + Craig's List + Facebook + LinkedIn + GlassDoor + governmentjobs.com + Monster.com + Indeed.com + Employment Security Commission + Magazine/Newspaper + Other 02 If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication. 03 Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education. + Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + Associates Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate) 04 Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire). + I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license. + I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days. + I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license. 05 How many years of automotive or heavy-duty parts industry or related field experience do you have? + No related experience + Less than 1 year of + 1 year but less than 3 years + 3 years but less than 5 years + 5 or more years 06 Have you worked in a warehouse receiving, stocking, ordering, purchasing, and issuing supplies, heavy equipment/auto parts, and other materials? + No + Yes 07 How would you rate your experience level with MS Office Excel? + No experience + Beginner level + Intermediate level + Advanced level + Expert level 08 How would you rate your experience with Inventory Management Systems? + No experience + Beginner level + Intermediate level + Advanced level + Expert level 09 Do you have 1 year or more of automotive parts or service experience? + No + Yes 10 Have you ever operated and worked with a forklift? + No + Yes Required Question