Inventory Control Specialist

Position Summary The Inventory Control Specialist will maintain the inventory of parts and equipment at all MWA facilities. The position will be responsible for ordering and supplying necessary items while maintaining accurate records of all procurements. The Inventory Control Specialist will also track damage and repairs to equipment. This position will need to have short and long-term vision of priorities ranging from 30-60 days. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory is diminished. Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items. Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery. Provides inventory reports to Operations Leadership. Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors. Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made. Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the manager. Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory. Conduct daily, monthly, annual, physical inventory audits and provides reports to operations leadership team Receives and coordinates incoming parts for unit repairs. Generates and tracks PO’s and receipts for the department Maintains asset system by adding in equipment and setting up the PM schedules to ensure proper parts available to maintain consistency and efficiency within the maintenance operations Assists Operational leadership with the budgeting process for their respective facilities. Environmental Stewardship – Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s Environmental Management System (EMS). Guided by the EMS processes and procedures, we focus on six main areas aimed at increasing diversion and/or protecting the environment. These include: Recycling Household Hazardous Waste Collection Organics Management Water Quality Improvement Greenhouse Gas Reduction Environmental Education MWA Values - Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s values and applies them to the position, and assigned responsibilities, as well as to all interactions with customers and co-workers. Leadership – Set the example because everyone is a leader! Integrity – Always do what is right! Positivity – Bring our best to every task, every day and bring out the best in your colleagues! Teamwork – Collaborate because we know that together we will address opportunities and challenges! Innovation – Forge a new path and evolve! Competencies Acting as a Champion for Change - Challenges the status quo; encourages people to question existing methods, practices, and assumptions; supports people in their efforts to try new things Acquiring Information - Consults with others on problems and activities; collects information from a range of sources to assist and guide job activities; asks effective questions to obtain information to help him/her perform their job Driving Continuous Improvement - Establishes methods to monitor and improve the performance of systems and processes; utilizes specialized techniques for continuous improvement (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management) Prioritizing and Organizing Work- Allocates time and attention based on what is the most important to achieve key goals and objectives; approaches work in an organized and systematic manner; effectively manages tasks, information, and requests. Controlling Costs - Establishes clear budgets for different activities; looks for ways to reduce the cost of activities; delivers projects on time and under budget; prevents cost overruns Travel This position requires frequent travel in and around the Des Moines metro area to support other Metro Waste Authority facilities. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills,…

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