INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR

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Position Overview

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM:

All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section:

Houston Water/Drinking Water Operations

Reporting Location:

Renwick \*

Workdays & Hours:

Mon.

  • Fri., 7 AM - 4 PM\*
  • Subject to change
Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Manages the receiving and inventory control of the Drinking Water Operations System Maintenance storeroom facilities and supervises Inventory Management Clerk(s). Assist in managing the deployment and renewal of the section’s fleet vehicles and equipment. Performs administrative support functions in the ordering, purchasing, receiving, stocking, storing, issuance, distribution, maintenance and repair of various parts, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, inventory or surplus property.

Supervises day-to-day storeroom operations: purchasing, receiving, storing, distributing, maintenance and inventory control of parts, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, inventory or surplus property. Resolves special problems as required. Ensures adherence to City and State guidelines for acquisition, storage, distribution, maintenance and disposition of inventory and associated records.

Creates, revises and implements procedures and guidelines for storage, inventory control, materials management, safety, security, or basic accounting practices. Supervises, trains and evaluates employees in all aspects of storeroom operations, materials management and inventory control. Ensures thorough and accurate inventory records are maintained.

Ensures completion of periodic physical inventory counts and reconciles counts with inventory records. Investigates, reports and resolves major inventory discrepancies Ensures storeroom stock is rotated. Determines reorder points.

Coordinates requirements of section with regular or special supply needs. Makes recommendations for hiring, promotions, and disciplinary actions.

Prepares and maintains various inventory reports: budget, material disbursements, non-recoverable inventory, work assignments, inventory control and monthly summaries. Forecasts and identifies trends to maintain current and appropriate levels of inventory in-house and on order. Contact vendors to obtain price quotes and acquire costly materials or inventory.

Performs follow-up to expedite delivery, receipt and payment of costly or highly specialized inventory and materials. Monitors vendors' compliance with contract prices. Contacts vendors to resolve problems or discrepancies.

Assists in contract administration activities, i.e., pre-bids. Ensures storerooms, warehouses and storage areas are maintained in a clean, orderly, safe and secure condition. Ensures safety and security of materials, supplies and property.

Arranges for maintenance and repair of large equipment and machinery. Determines and disposes of expired, spoiled, damaged or obsolete items and inventory. Ensures messages and work orders are transmitted accurately and timely to various City work crews for completion.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. Exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier II Level

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Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires an Associate's degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, Accounting or a closely related field.

Experience Requirements

Two years of inventory control, materials management, or record keeping experience are required. May require experience in operating a forklift and other motorized or non-motorized materials handling equipment.

Substitution:

Two years of additional responsible inventory control and/or materials management experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

License Requirements A valid Texas Driver License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Experience in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
  • Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.\\

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