Warehouse Specialist (40 Hrs)

Avon Community School Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PERF retirement

Job summary

Avon Community School Corporation is seeking a Warehouse Operations Lead to manage the district's warehouse, inventory, and purchasing activities. The role focuses on efficient receipt, storage, distribution, and accurate recordkeeping of district materials and equipment.

The position requires strong Excel skills, vendor coordination, budgeting, and process improvement to optimize operations while adhering to district policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or coursework in business or supply chain preferred.
• Experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, purchasing, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Strong Excel skills for tracking, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to document and improve processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations to receive, store, distribute, and track district supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and implement control procedures.
• Coordinate ordering, receiving, stocking, and reconciliation of inventory.
• Develop and analyze purchasing records, vendor quotes, and cost-effective procurement.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and invoices; ensure accuracy.
• Collaborate with district staff to support operations and budget monitoring.
• Generate reports on inventory, purchasing, and expenditures for leadership review.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement automation.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Vendor relations

Inventory management

Budgeting

Process improvement

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or coursework in business or supply chain

Tools

ERP software

Procurement software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Primary Job Functions

Manage warehouse, inventory, and purchasing functions to ensure efficient operations, accurate recordkeeping, cost-effective resource management, and timely distribution of district materials and equipment.

Salary Lane

[TECHD] -Hourly pay starting at $27.25.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Assigned Workday Calendar

261 Days (Year-Round)

Job Status

Full-Time – 40 Hours per Week

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Benefits

Full-time positions are eligiblefor medical, dental insurance as well as supplemental benefits such as vision, life insurance, disability, etc. Eligible for PERF Retirement.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree, technical certification, or coursework in business administration, supply chain management, warehouse operations, facilities management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Warehouse operations, inventory management, purchasing, budgeting, facilities support, vendor management, and procurement activities. Experience supporting maintenance, custodial, grounds, construction, or facilities operations preferred.
• Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams. Strong Excel skills including spreadsheets, formulas, tracking, and reporting. Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing procedures, budgeting, vendor relations, recordkeeping, process improvement, and operational analysis. Ability to develop, document, standardize, and systematize processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and accountability. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.

Essential Functions

• Manage and coordinate daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient receipt, storage, distribution, and tracking of district supplies, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and establish inventory control procedures that promote accountability and minimize loss.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify material needs based on usage patterns, seasonal requirements, and planned projects.
• Coordinate ordering, receiving, stocking, distribution, and reconciliation of warehouse inventory.
• Research products and obtain vendor quotations to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Prepare and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, receiving documentation, and related purchasing records.
• Review invoices, purchase orders, and receiving reports to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor expenditures and maintain purchasing records in accordance with district policies and financial procedures.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of departmental budgets and provide expenditure forecasts and recommendations.
• Generate and maintain inventory, purchasing, budget, and operational reports for leadership review.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel and other software systems to analyze inventory trends, spending patterns, and operational metrics.
• Develop, document, implement, and systematize standardized procedures and workflows that improve efficiency, consistency, and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to streamline warehouse, inventory, and purchasing processes through automation, system improvements, and best practices.
• Coordinate delivery and distribution schedules to ensure departments receive materials in a timely manner.
• Help safeguard district assets through proper inventory tracking, documentation, and storage procedures.
• Collaborate with district administrators, maintenance personnel, custodial staff, grounds personnel, and the business office to support operational goals.
• Comply with all Avon Community School Corporation policies, guidelines, procedures, and protocols.
• Participate in professional development, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Avon Community School Corporation does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The Avon Community School Corporation also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator, Kristin Williams, Director of Human Resources.