Inventory Control Specialist

Metro Waste Authority; Mitchellville (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Waste Authority is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to maintain parts and equipment inventory across our facilities in the Des Moines area. You will order stock, track receipts, and keep precise procurement records while monitoring equipment condition and repairs.

You’ll analyze usage patterns, establish backup sources for high-demand items, and work with Operations Leadership to deliver timely reports and improvements. Travel within the metro area is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with computerized inventory systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with Lean Six-Sigma or understanding of 5s processes

Responsibilities

• Maintains stock levels and orders new stock up to authorized limits.
• Establishes backup sources for high-demand items.
• Analyzes inventory reports to identify items for automatic, recurring delivery.
• Provides inventory reports to Operations Leadership.
• Maintains vendor relationships.
• Maintains daily records of goods received and shipments.
• Manages inventory system and supports upgrades.
• Conducts regular audits of physical inventory.
• Assists with budgeting for facilities.

Skills

Lean Six-Sigma

Inventory management

Driver's license

Computerized inventory systems

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in logistics management, or related field

Tools

Upkeep System

Job description

Position Summary

The Inventory Control Specialist will maintain the inventory of parts and equipment at all MWA facilities. The position will be responsible for ordering and supplying necessary items while maintaining accurate records of all procurements. The Inventory Control Specialist will also track damage and repairs to equipment. This position will need to have short and long-term vision of priorities ranging from 30-60 days.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory is diminished.
• Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Provides inventory reports to Operations Leadership.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
• Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
• Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the manager.
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
• Conduct daily, monthly, annual, physical inventory audits and provides reports to operations leadership team
• Receives and coordinates incoming parts for unit repairs.
• Generates and tracks PO’s and receipts for the department
• Maintains asset system by adding in equipment and setting up the PM schedules to ensure proper parts available to maintain consistency and efficiency within the maintenance operations
• Assists Operational leadership with the budgeting process for their respective facilities.

Environmental Stewardship – Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s Environmental Management System (EMS). Guided by the EMS processes and procedures, we focus on six main areas aimed at increasing diversion and/or protecting the environment. These include:

• Recycling
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection
• Organics Management
• Water Quality Improvement
• Greenhouse Gas Reduction
• Environmental Education

MWA Values - Demonstrates an understanding of Metro Waste Authority’s values and applies them to the position, and assigned responsibilities, as well as to all interactions with customers and co-workers.

• Leadership – Set the example because everyone is a leader!
• Integrity – Always do what is right!
• Positivity – Bring our best to every task, every day and bring out the best in your colleagues!
• Teamwork – Collaborate because we know that together we will address opportunities and challenges!
• Innovation – Forge a new path and evolve!

Competencies

• Acting as a Champion for Change - Challenges the status quo; encourages people to question existing methods, practices, and assumptions; supports people in their efforts to try new things
• Acquiring Information - Consults with others on problems and activities; collects information from a range of sources to assist and guide job activities; asks effective questions to obtain information to help him/her perform their job
• Driving Continuous Improvement - Establishes methods to monitor and improve the performance of systems and processes; utilizes specialized techniques for continuous improvement (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management)
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work- Allocates time and attention based on what is the most important to achieve key goals and objectives; approaches work in an organized and systematic manner; effectively manages tasks, information, and requests.
• Controlling Costs - Establishes clear budgets for different activities; looks for ways to reduce the cost of activities; delivers projects on time and under budget; prevents cost overruns

Travel

This position requires frequent travel in and around the Des Moines metro area to support other Metro Waste Authority facilities.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with computerized inventory systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience in Lean Six-Sigma process or ability to understand 5s processes

Preferred Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in logistics management, or related field.
• Experience working in a repair or maintenance shop
• Upkeep System experience

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Work Environment

This job operates at the landfill, compost center, and transfer station locations. These locations are subject to potential hazards, including odor, dust, moving machinery, and extreme temperatures. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.