Inventory Management Specialist

Job Summary

The Inventory Management Specialist manages the Authorized to Forecast (ATF) assets (inventory) and non-stock listed items (NSL). Follows the flow of goods from the source of supply to warehouse and from warehouse to requesting internal and external customer ensuring all transactions are processed accordingly and an audit trail is established.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

• Reports to the Stock Control Supervisor for all duties involving Inventory/Location Survey functions.
• Ensures scheduled daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual inventories/location survey cycles/processes are accomplished.
• Performs and controls special and sensitive/pilferable items inventories.
• Analyzes and prepares statistical data/reports on inventory accuracy, location survey accuracy, and Inventory Adjustment Rate (IAR) reports.
• Performs causative research on IARs, Supply Discrepancy Report (SDRs).  Makes adjustments, prepares and presents IARs and SDRs for review and signature.
• Complies with requirements and standards of appropriate regulations, directives, and technical manuals; safety, environmental, and quality standards; and applicable COPs/DOPs.
• Supports/participates in the company QA Program.
• Authority to challenge input data as to accuracy.
• Has “stop work authority” if a safety or potential safety situation occurs.
• Favorably interacts with internal/external customers.
• Complies with all Company rules, policies, and procedures.
• Mentors and assists with on-the-job training and cross-training.
• Participates in training and cross-training sessions as required or necessary.
• Performs housekeeping and other job-related duties as assigned.  This job description is indicative of the work required for the position, but is not all inclusive of the work required to perform the duties of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Must have a working Global Combat Support System – Army System (GCSS-A) knowledge of storage, receiving, issue, turn in and Forward Distribution Points (FDP) functions.
• Must have a clear understanding of all Microsoft applications.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Must complete all mandatory business operations and safety-related training courses (HAZCOM, Defensive Driver Course (DDC), 2-10K Forklift, and HAZMAT Course.)
• Must have completed all GCSS-A Training and Certification Program (GTRAC) training (Wave 1 and Wave 2) (SSA Operations)
• Must be able to maintain a position of Public Trust

Experience & Education

• One (1) year (two (2) years experience in retail supply activity functions with a working knowledge GCSS-A in all warehouse functions to include Receiving (PGR) Issue (PGI) Storage desired.
• One (1) year or two (2) years preferred experience in an Army warehouse environment.
• Six (6) months hands on experience in GCSS-A
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Individual must be able to perform required duties, and wear and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Individual must be able to lift/move 45 lbs without assistance and up to 130 lbs with assistance.
• Able to meet criteria of DA PAM 611-21 and AR 601-210.
• Individual must be physically capable of performing the work in extreme temperatures, low humidity, blowing sand and dust.
• Individual may be required to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to work under stressful circumstances and meet short suspenses.
• Job may require operating at heights above ten (10) feet but not more than thirty (30) feet.
• Must have a Valid California Driver’s License.  Non-California residents must obtain the proper California Driver’s License within 10 days of beginning work.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.