Inventory Planner I Job at City of Austin
Position Information
Posting Title
Inventory Planner I
Job Requisition Number
COA088665
Position Number
103851
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Police Headquarters
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics; or other related field.
- Experience may substitute for education.
Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License, if required for the position.
- If required for the position, legally mandated training must be completed within 1 year of employment.
Notes to Applicants
The Inventory Planner I position will be located at the Austin Police department headquarters and be part of a six member team. The Inventory Planner I will work a customer service window and be responsible for ordering essential items for the department, keeping track of inventory items, communicating with customers on a daily basis via email, phone and face to face. Exceptional customer service, organizational skills and being detail oriented is essential for being successful in this position.
City of Austin Application:
A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education. Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.
A resume and cover letter must be submitted to be considered for this position but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please verify the employment history dates on your resume exactly match your online application.
CBI :
Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please
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Secondary Employment:
All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
- APD must review all secondary employment.
- Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD, as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.
Benefits:
Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please
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Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Pay Range
$25.25 – $29.94
Hours
7:30am – 4:30pm; Monday through Friday, on-site.
This position may be required to work additional hours to accommodate business needs of the position.
This position may be required to work additional hours to accommodate business needs of the position.
Job Close Date
04/05/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Police
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
715 E 8th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in material planning, production scheduling, and receiving procedures in regard to inventory control.
- Knowledge in resource planning software.
- Experience establishing Min/Max levels for reorder point.
- Experience with AIMS or similar financial software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Manages stock levels of inventory by applying fundamental inventory control techniques; monitoring and updating stock item forecasts, minimum and maximum stock levels, replenishment lead times, and coordinates stock level adjustments with stakeholders.
- Manages customer materials requirements by preparing spreadsheets that analyze customer requirements versus supply chain materials availability; coordinating procurement; acts as single point of contact to resolve materials availability issues, and provides updates of materials availability to stakeholders.
- Recommends improvements to inventory management processes by identifying critical path areas; communicates and coordinates corrective actions with stakeholders.
- Monitors, analyzes and evaluates inventory management data by reviewing inventory reports including inventory turnover, customer service rate, stock out, and critical stock items status and recommending actions to maximize return on investment and materials availability.
- Manages inventory system data integrity by performing adjustments to system parameters, develops procedures for data maintenance, and assists stakeholders with updating stock item data.
- Manages inventory based on system data and recommends removal of idle, excess, and obsolete stock with stakeholders.
- Coordinates and conducts quarterly and annual physical inventory and fixed asset audits.
Responsibilities – Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
- None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of fundamental inventory control and planning techniques and systems.
- Knowledge of fundamental inventory management processes and best practices.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Ability to perform detailed work in an accurate and organized manner.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the division, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
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