Inventory Coordinator

County of Solano; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Solano in California seeks a Supervising Inventory and Purchasing Coordinator to organize and oversee department operations, monitor budgets, and coordinate inventory activities. You will lead inventory clerks and couriers, provide on-the-job training, assign workloads, track progress, and ensure timely, accurate timesheets while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Prerequisites include high school diploma and one year of related experience; a valid California driver’s license is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• One year of full-time inventorying and/or purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Inventory Clerks, Couriers, and clerical staff; train and assign work.
• Monitor work progress, deadlines, and performance; report to supervisor.
• Coordinate unit work flow, staff scheduling, and leave management.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of timesheets; promote safety and efficiency.
• Review unit performance and handle routine personnel matters.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Leadership

Staff training

Workflow coordination

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

THE POSITION

Under direction, organizes, coordinates, and participates in the operations a department, division, bureau, or work unit which includes a centralized supply and equipment center; responsibilities include monitoring budgets, coordinating inventory activities, determining operational and administrative procedures, and coordinating the work of assistants; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

This class specification represents the core area of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Performs lead worker duties over Inventory Clerks, Couriers, and other clerical employees such as: performing on-the-job training; passing on instructions received from supervisor and getting work started; distributing work among staff; monitoring status of work being performed and keeping supervisor informed of work progress and likelihood of meeting timelines and required deadlines; reviewing work of assigned unit, informing supervisor of customer feedback, work quality, conduct problems, etc. and providing input on performance to supervisor; ensuring accuracy and timeliness of timesheets and monitoring leave schedules; resolving informal employee complaints; and ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently.

Coordinates and assigns the work of a unit engaged in routine clerical functions; coordinates, prioritizes and monitors work flow; requests staff assistance to meet peak workload periods to meet unit deadlines; provides assistance with difficult or unusual problems; trains staff; reviews work for completeness, accuracy and compliance with operating procedures; receives and resolves routine personnel matters and makes recommendations to superiors on difficult and complex personnel matters; encourages cooperation and teamwork among staff; leads courier services and employees performing courier, storekeeping, and clerical activities; may participate in employee selection and training.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent;

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of full-time work experience in inventorying and/or purchasing work that demonstrates possession of and competency in the requisite knowledge and abilities.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C, by the date of appointment.

Note: The driver’s license must be kept current while employed in this class.

Application Deadline:

February 8, 2022, By 5:00pm