Coordinator Of Warehouse Operations

COORDINATOR OF WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

Under direction, supervises and coordinates the daily activities of a city department's warehouse, and performs related duties as required.

• Assigns, supervises, and monitors the work of staff engaged in the ordering, storage and inventory of a variety of materials, equipment and supplies.
• Oversees the ordering process, ensuring that correct funding and commodity codes are entered accurately in the city’s finance system.
• Reviews contract provisions and advises staff on when to place orders to ensure adequate inventory of stocked items.
• Reviews catalogs and contacts vendors to obtain price quotes and to determine the best price for requested parts and materials.
• Supervises the receipt of the equipment ordered and supplies, verifying the quantity and description for accuracy and identifying items to be stored and distributed to department staff.
• Conducts cost estimates and prepares purchase requisitions in order to procure materials and equipment for department construction projects and its hired contractors.
• Plans and coordinates the conduct of random audits to ensure the accuracy of inventory and proper space allocation of materials and supplies.
• Monitors the work of staff engaged in cycle‑counting activities to determine the type and frequency of materials received and distributed in and out of the warehouse.
• Coordinates and oversees on‑site and remote storage retention of department records and files.
• Generates and maintains operational and administrative reports.
• Participates in developing detailed specifications for new and existing contract agreements, as required.

• Five (5) years of warehouse management or store keeping work experience.
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree, plus three (3) years of warehouse management or store keeping work experience.
• Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree or higher, plus one (1) year of warehouse management or store keeping work experience.

Disclaimer: “Accredited” means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma/degree at time of processing.

• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds) is required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time.
• Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs.
• Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects.
• Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools.
• Manual moving equipment (e.g., hand trucks, dollies).
• Powered moving equipment (e.g., electric or motorized lifts and jacks).

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral interview will be selected.

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Salary: $82,644 per year.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.