Inventory Control Specialist

The City of Billings is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to perform a variety of automotive and heavy equipment purchasing and store keeping duties. Responsible for overall inventory control; oversees inventory functions; receives and issues materials, supplies, tools, parts, and equipment; and maintains an inventory and records system.

Salary Range: $20.3914 - $25.9943 per hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 6 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Orders, receives, ships, stores, and issues parts, supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Purchases certain commodities within budgetary constraints and monetary limits established by Fleet Services Manager
• Makes independent judgments on purchases within purchasing policy guidelines.
• Researches vendors and specifications for needed supplies and equipment to determine optimal combination of price, quality, and speed of availability.
• Decides from which vendor to purchase items and the appropriate means of delivery.
• Interviews vendors and obtains quotes if necessary.
• Effectively communicates basic information with staff, public and vendors.
• Prepares bids for parts and supplies.
• Reconciles reports from data entry to ensure proper inventory and charges to user divisions; makes corrected accounting entries as necessary.
• Maintains operation of warehouse/stockroom, including timely and adequate purchasing of needed supplies; and maintains accurate inventory information.
• Orders, picks up and delivers parts and supplies as needed.
• Verifies incoming items against invoices and purchase orders.
• Receives, unpacks, and stores goods and supplies in proper storage places.
• Logs stock received.
• Provides front counter customer service for division and other City employees and vendors.
• Follows up on back orders.
• Keeps records of goods received and issued.
• Updates computer files to maintain accurate records of stock flows, equipment history, departmental charges, and future needs.
• Consults with division employees on their specific needs to avoid production or service lags due to insufficient stock of supplies and equipment.
• Takes and maintains inventories.
• Determines stock levels for ordering and disposal.
• Maintains and cleans the storeroom.
• Operates complex computer systems and programs for purchasing and inventory control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of specialized training beyond high school in automotive and heavy equipment parts warehousing, inventory control, and storeroom operations, or equivalent.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• A valid Montana driver's license or one must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Must be able to operate personal computers and be proficient with Microsoft Office and Fleet Inventory applications, or equivalent.
• Must be forklift certified or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer.