Strategic Inventory & Materials Specialist - School District Operations

Northwest Independent School District; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Independent School District seeks an Inventory and Materials Specialist to manage procurement, inventory, and distribution of district materials to campuses and departments. This exempt, 235-day position reports to the Director of Planning and requires Excel proficiency, warehouse operations knowledge, and strong organizational skills; forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities include generating purchase orders, maintaining inventory records, coordinating deliveries, and

Qualifications

• Education level: High School diploma; a Bachelor's in accounting-related field preferred.
• TASBO certification preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Knowledge of project planning and construction budgets
• Familiar with warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics coordination
• Ability to read invoices and pay applications
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Generate requisitions/purchase orders, assign budget codes, and process for distribution of funds.
• Manage receipt, storage, organization, and distribution of district materials and resources
• Oversee daily warehouse operations for efficiency, safety, and inventory control
• Maintain accurate inventory records and track stock levels and replenishment needs
• Coordinate procurement of materials and supplies and monitor deliveries
• Work with campuses, departments, vendors, and contractors to fulfill material requests
• Assist in planning logistics for deliveries and campus distributions
• Receive, verify, and reconcile shipments against POs, invoices, and packing slips
• Support capital projects and bond-funded initiatives by tracking and distributing materials
• Maintain organized warehouse storage areas and operate forklift and related equipment
• Prepare periodic inventory reports and procurement recommendations
• Collaborate with accounting and purchasing to ensure proper coding and budget alignment

Job description

Northwest Independent School District seeks an Inventory and Materials Specialist to manage procurement, inventory, and distribution of district materials to campuses and departments. This exempt, 235-day position reports to the Director of Planning and requires Excel proficiency, warehouse operations knowledge, and strong organizational skills; forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities include generating purchase orders, maintaining inventory records, coordinating deliveries, and