Inventory Supervisor - PW

Summary Statement The City of Boise Public Works Department is looking for an Inventory Supervisor who can lead a small team while helping us improve how we manage inventory and procurement across our facilities. This is a hands-on role for someone who sees opportunities to make things work better and is comfortable putting those changes into practice. You’ll spend time at different warehouses and facilities across the City, working with staff to understand their inventory needs and helping procure the parts and materials they need to keep day-to-day operations running. We’re looking for someone who can build relationships across different teams, take ownership of problems and bring a fresh perspective to existing processes. You’ll also oversee more than $2 million in inventory and play an important role in making sure our warehouses are organized, safe and able to support the work happening throughout Public Works. To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise. Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of experience in a lead or supervisory position, including experience working in a warehouse or with inventory and procurement, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Licensing And Other Requirements Valid state-issued driver's license. Obtain forklift certification within 30 days of employment. Special Requirements Applicants must be able to pass: City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation Driving Record Check Why the City of Boise? The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley: 100% Employer paid medical coverage for you and your family. PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month 10 weeks paid parental leave $500 annual wellbeing incentive Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost Essential Functions Performs the full range of duties (with appropriate managerial review), including hiring, evaluating, promoting, and assigning duties; corrects inappropriate actions or behavior through communication and coaching; initiates discipline or termination as needed; and oversees employees or a group. Interfaces with purchasing, engineering, maintenance and operations staff to plan purchases and research parts for emergency repairs, preventative and corrective maintenance and capital improvement projects. Writes specifications for materials to be purchased. Requests bids/quotes and obtains appropriate authorizations. Initiates purchase orders and tracks orders through the approval process. Procures and issues inventory and documents activities in inventory software. Oversees safe and compliant warehouse operations in different locations and provides leadership and guidance in managing each warehouse. Ensures policies are adhered to and maintains a safe working environment. Processes invoices and codes to budget every week. Resolves internal and external invoice issues. Oversees financial reconciliation of purchasing card transactions. Reviews financial reports for expenditures and compiles information for budgets as requested. Advises managers on budget allocation for inventory and capital purchases. Monitors inventory levels and manages any surplus or shortage. Reviews and interprets inventory data and reports. Identifies areas of improvement for staff and management. Exercises inventory control and monitors security measures in warehouses containing parts valued a…

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