Inventory Specialist 1

ACS Professional Staffing; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays: 11

PTO: Starting at 10 days

Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPF

HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/

Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Vol.1

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Critical Illness

Voluntary Accident

401k with employer match up to 4%

Calm App

LifeBalance Discount Program

Job summary

ACS Professional Staffing seeks an Inventory Specialist 1 to work on-site in Vancouver, WA, handling identification, research, sourcing, receiving, storing, issuing and tracking repair parts, tools and equipment. The role also serves as a parts runner to pick up orders from local vendors and maintain stock records.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED; a bachelor’s or associate degree in inventory/logistics is preferred; a US driver’s license and relevant supply chain

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Computerized Logistics or related fields are preferred.
• With a bachelor’s degree in applicable fields, 6 months of supply chain and/or logistics experience is required.
• With an associate degree in applicable fields, 2 years of supply chain and/or logistics experience is required.
• Without a degree or with a degree not in applicable fields, 4 years of supply chain and/or logistics experience is required.
• 3 years of experience in automotive warehouse operations, including OEM/aftermarket parts identification, VIN and serial number research, electronic parts catalogs, fleet maintenance practices, equipment identification, parts sourcing, vendor coordination, inventory systems and customer support.
• Knowledge of shop safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience in fleet maintenance organizations, automotive dealerships, heavy-duty truck dealerships, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, utility fleets, municipal/public fleets, and direct mechanic support.
• Experience with Asset Suite Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of parts and material needs for small electric vehicles, construction equipment to line trucks and aerial devices.
• Perform OEM and aftermarket parts research, VIN/serial number lookup, mechanic support, vendor coordination, order tracking, returns, credits, warranty items, core returns, stockroom organization and inventory control.
• Serve as a parts runner picking up merchandise from local warehouses, manufacturers and retail stores.
• Monitor and track parts/material orders; Resolve order delays, issues, or client questions; Provide recommendations for the improvement of organizational processes, procedures, and practices.
• Receive, verify, stage and keep stock of incoming shipments and materials.
• Check and record the quantity of merchandise for conformity to purchase orders.
• Track items in the stock room through proper organization and labeling.
• Record and report shortages and discrepancies.
• Issue required components and materials as requested.
• Communicate over the phone, in person or through email to coordinate returns, rejections and credits.
• Pickup/Deliver vehicles to/from internal customers or external vendors.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, secure and safe parts area.
• Perform data entry and parts and materials research.
• May perform inventory support at shops within the service area on an annual or sporadic basis.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Computerized Logistics or related fields

Associate degree in Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Computerized Logistics or related fields

Tools

Asset Suite Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Inventory Specialist 1 position involves identifying, researching, sourcing, receiving, storing, issuing, and tracking repair parts, materials, tools, and equipment. Such work requires knowledge of the kinds of tools, parts, and equipment in stock and how to locate them, along with the ability to identify and issue specific items requested by end users. This role will also serve as a parts runner, picking up orders in the local area from various vendors and suppliers. The individual may be required to conduct annual or periodic inventory at various maintenance shops within the service area.

This full-time position is located in Vancouver, WA.

Pay range: $24.74 - $30.50

Benefits

• Paid holidays: 11
• PTO: Starting at 10 days
• Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year (prorated based on start date)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit options available: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (immediately eligible for employee and employer contributions - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of parts and material needs for small electric vehicles, construction equipment to line trucks and aerial devices.
• Perform OEM and aftermarket parts research, VIN/serial number lookup, mechanic support, vendor coordination, order tracking, returns, credits, warranty items, core returns, stockroom organization and inventory control.
• Serve as a parts runner picking up merchandise from local warehouses, manufacturers and retail stores.
• Perform the following:
• Monitor and track parts/material orders;
• Resolve order delays, issues, or client questions;
• Provide recommendations for the improvement of organizational processes, procedures, and practices.
• Receive, verify, stage and keep stock of incoming shipments and materials.
• Check and record the quantity of merchandise for conformity to purchase orders.
• Track items in the stock room through proper organization and labeling.
• Record and report shortages and discrepancies.
• Issue required components and materials as requested.
• Communicate over the phone, in person or through email to coordinate returns, rejections and credits.
• Pickup/Deliver vehicles to/from internal customers or external vendors (i.e. dropping GSA vehicle off at vendor for Upfit, etc.).
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, secure and safe parts area.
• Perform data entry and parts and materials research.
• May perform inventory support at shops within the service area on an annual or sporadic basis.
• Note: This position may not perform material handler duties (craft) such as operating material handler equipment and/or forklift, working around high-voltage equipment, working with machinery with moving parts, working on scaffolding, motorized buckets, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Computerized Logistics or related fields are preferred.
• With a bachelor’s degree in applicable fields, 6 months of supply chain and/or logistics experience is required.
• With an associate degree in applicable fields, 2 years of supply chain and/or logistics experience is required.
• Without a degree or with a degree not in applicable fields, 4 years of supply chain and/or logistics experience is required.
• 3 years of experience in automotive warehouse operations, including OEM/aftermarket parts identification, VIN and serial number research, electronic parts catalogs, fleet maintenance practices, equipment identification, parts sourcing, vendor coordination, inventory systems and customer support.
• Knowledge of shop safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience in fleet maintenance organizations, automotive dealerships, heavy-duty truck dealerships, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, utility fleets, municipal/public fleets, and direct mechanic support.
• Experience with Asset Suite Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required.

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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