Supply Clerk - Purchasing

City of Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

457b plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The City of Savannah is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Clerk to manage parts, materials, and equipment for assigned departments. You will coordinate shipping/receiving, maintain inventory, perform cycle counts, and assist with vendor relations to ensure timely, accurate deliveries.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED with 1–3 years in computerized warehousing or inventory control, and a valid driver's license. Background checks and pre-employment medical screening are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1–3 years warehousing/inventory control experience.
• Valid state driver’s license with clean driving history.
• Background check and pre-employment medical screen will be conducted before employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipping and receiving of supplies.
• Notify departments of order status and assist with loading supplies.
• Maintain inventory of all supplies, equipment, materials and tools, and perform cycle counts.

Skills

Inventory management

Public relations

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Vendor coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

General business software

Vehicle parts inventory software

Job description

Purpose

Come make a difference with us! The City of Savannah Purchasing Division is looking for an energetic and detail-oriented individual to join our team! As a Supply Clerk, you're responsible for the purchase of parts, materials, and equipment for assigned departments.

We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, employee assistance program, home buyers program, tuition reimbursement and more!

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates shipping and receiving of supplies.
• Notify departments of order status and assist with loading supplies.
• Maintains inventory of all supplies, equipment, materials, and tools, and prepares daily, weekly and monthly cycle counts for inventory accuracy.
• Reviews contracts to ensure vendor compliance.
• Participates in vendor meetings; assist in establishing product specifications.
• Reconciles storeroom inventory against a computer-generated report.
• Research costs and specifications for equipment purchases and regular inventory.
• Ensures the proper storage, accountability, and warehousing of all supplies and equipment
• Distributes components, commodities, supplies and equipment to personnel and contractors.
• Responsible for housekeeping, notification of maintenance and damage reporting for all warehouse equipment, shelving, pallets racks, interior and exterior structure and grounds.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with one to three years of experience in computerized general warehousing, store keeping, inventory control experience in automotive, truck or vehicular related equipment parts and assemblies; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of parts, materials and supplies used in servicing, maintenance and repair of light and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.
• Knowledge of standard business software and specialized vehicle parts inventory software.
• Knowledge of techniques for researching parts data.
• Knowledge of city purchasing policies.
• Knowledge of generally accepted inventory management and accounting principles; clerical procedures involved in requisitioning, receiving, and issuing parts and supplies.
• Knowledge of safety methods, practices and equipment used in the operations of the parts warehouse.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively with vendors and City employees.

City Of Savannah Employee Benefits

Overview of Benefits

• Paid Holiday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
• Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
• Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Retirement Seminars
• PPO Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Health & Wellness Incentives
• Long Term Disability
• Excellence and Service Recognition
• Employee Development and In-Service Training
• Educational Assistance Program
• Uniform Allowance (select positions)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts and Memberships
• Employee Relations
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Pretax Parking Deductions
• Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program
• Domestic Partnership Benefits
• Healthcare
• PPO Medical Plus Plan
• PPO Medical Basic Plan
• Dental Plus Plan
• Dental Basic Plan
• Vision Service Plan
• Life Insurance
• Basic Life and ADD
• Supplemental Life Employee
• Supplemental Life Spouse
• Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Associate's degree
• High School Diploma
• None of the above

02

Do you have at least two year's work experience with computerized general warehousing, store keeping, inventory control experience (this includes retail experience)? If so, this experience must be listed in the Work Experience section of this application.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to lift and handle commodities weighing up to 75 pounds?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have any experience operating heavy equipment, such as a forklift, or cherry picker?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a forklift operator certification?

06

Describe your knowledge or experience of warehousing and inventory management principles, policies and procedures?

07

This position is a critical workforce position and may require responding outside of normal working hours or responding before/after severe weather such as a hurricane, are you able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question