Automotive & Equipment Inventory Specialist

City-of-Billings,-M; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Billings is seeking an organized Inventory Control Specialist to manage parts, supplies, tools, and equipment in the stockroom, perform receiving, issuing, and recordkeeping, and support warehouse operations. Under supervision, the role maintains accurate stock levels, conducts stock counts, processes purchases within budget, and provides front-line customer service to staff and vendors.

Residents benefit from reliable supply chains and efficient inventory systems that support Fleet

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two 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 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.
• Forklift certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Maintains operation of warehouse/stockroom and maintains accurate inventory information.
• Stockroom duties including receiving, storing, and logging items and providing front counter customer service.
• Updates computer files to maintain accurate stock flow records.
• Takes and maintains inventories and determines stock levels for ordering and disposal.
• Operates complex computer systems and programs for purchasing and inventory control.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of specialized training in warehousing

Tools

Fleet Inventory applications

Microsoft Office

PC operation

Job description

City of Billings is seeking an organized Inventory Control Specialist to manage parts, supplies, tools, and equipment in the stockroom, perform receiving, issuing, and recordkeeping, and support warehouse operations. Under supervision, the role maintains accurate stock levels, conducts stock counts, processes purchases within budget, and provides front-line customer service to staff and vendors.

Residents benefit from reliable supply chains and efficient inventory systems that support Fleet