Inventory Specialist

Metroairport; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wayne County Airport Authority seeks an Inventory Specialist to manage the organization’s inventory, including receiving, storing, issuing, and reporting on materials and equipment. This is a 24/7/365 union represented role with duties across procurement and asset control.

Responsibilities include verifying deliveries, updating the CMMS, generating reports, coordinating with departments, and supporting de-icing materials operations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years inventory management experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Outlook/Excel).
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify quantities, parts, materials, and supplies from vendors, employees, and customers.
• Record transactions in CMMS and ensure accurate item data.
• Develop and distribute inventory reports to divisions/departments.
• Identify high-demand items and set up automatic deliveries.
• Process purchase orders, vouchers, and expense reports.
• Assist with KEYLOCKS program and invoice verification.
• Move materials using hi-lo, pallet jack, scissor lift, and related equipment.
• Store and organize materials in designated locations.
• Issue supplies to authorized personnel and departments.
• Conduct physical inventories and audits on a monthly/quarterly/yearly basis.

Skills

Inventory management

MS Office (Word/Outlook/Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Inventory Specialist

Payroll Title

INVENTORY SPECIALIST

THIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY A UNION - AFSCME 953

Pay Grade - 15

Annual Compensation Range ($USD): $54,107 paid on a bi-weekly basis.

A Brief Overview

The Inventory Control Specialist will maintain the organization's inventory, including ordering, receiving, and supplying the necessary items, while maintaining adequate records of all procurements. The Inventory Specialist receives, stores, issues, supplies materials and equipment, and orders all items needed for designated departments. The Inventory Control Specialist is a 24/7/365 position, and weekend and holiday work may be required.

What you will do

• Receive and verify quantities, parts, materials, and supply deliveries from vendors, employees, and customers
• Record transactions (enters new items, transfers, deletions, etc.) manually or electronically in the Inventory Management System (CMMS)
• Develop and distribute inventory reports to other divisions/departments by validating information from CMMS
• Assess inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery and high-demand items. Conducts research and gathers data to support the purchasing process
• Process delivery reports, vouchers, purchase order requisitions, and expense reports
• Assists with KEYLOCKS program
• Maintains vendor contact lists
• Verifies costs in Munis and other WCAA related software as needed
• Assists in the three-party verification of invoices, purchase orders, etc.
• Moves materials and supplies by operating a hi-lo, pallet jack, scissor lift, pickup truck, and other inventory-specific equipment. This will include supporting snow and ice control operations by moving and loading de-icing materials and other weather-related bulk chemicals
• Stores supplies, materials, and equipment in assigned storage locations. Ensures locations are clean and organized
• Issue supplies, materials, and equipment to authorized department personnel. Deliver as necessary
• Pick up supplies, materials, and equipment from Vendor locations
• Perform physical inventories of available supplies, materials, and equipment
• Complete monthly, quarterly, yearly audits as required
• Record multiple types of stock transactions (enters new items, transfers, deletions, etc.) manually or electronically in the Inventory Management System (CMMS)
• Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Equivalency
• 2 or more yearsof full-time, paid inventory management or related experience
• Familiar with Office Suite Software (Core - Word, Outlook, and Excel Spreadsheets)
• A valid driver's license and a safe, acceptable driving record.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None - Individual Contributor

Selection Process

• Microsoft Office Skills Assessment ( Word, Outlook, Excel) worth 30% of the overall score
• Oral Interview worth 70% of the overall score

The Wayne County Airport Authority is committed to provide an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination, prejudice, and bias. As part of this commitment, the Wayne County Airport Authority will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone]