Water Services Inventory Management Coordinator

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension information

401(a) and 457 plans with employer II

Health insurance options

City contribution to Post-Employment H

Wellness incentive

Dental, vision, life insurance

Long-term disability

Free bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,500

Paid time off including holidays/vac +

Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks

Student loan forgiveness through Savi

Job summary

City of Phoenix is seeking a Water Services Inventory Management Coordinator to lead inventory operations across nine locations, guiding a team of about 20 professionals. You’ll develop standardized procedures, forecast needs, and oversee procurement to ensure accuracy and security of assets valued at over $22 million.

Ideal candidates bring warehousing or public sector experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in warehousing and stores activities; two years of which include the development, implementation, and operation of an automated inventory control system.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Substitutions of experience and education may be made to meet minimum requirements.
• All finalists subject to criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of standardized inventory procedures across multiple warehouse locations.
• Collaborate with operations teams to forecast and fulfill inventory needs.
• Oversee procurement activities, vendor communications, and inventory recordkeeping.
• Champion customer service initiatives and continuous process improvements.
• Ensure the security and accountability of all supplies and equipment.
• Supervise and support the team responsible for ordering, receiving, logistics, and managing inventory.

Skills

Warehousing

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

ERP systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership? We're looking for a Water Services Inventory Management Coordinator to lead the charge in managing and safeguarding over $22 million in critical ratepayer assets across our Distribution, Meters, and Collection operations.

In this pivotal role, you'll oversee inventory operations across nine key locations, guiding a team of approximately 20 dedicated professionals to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security in our inventory systems while driving innovation and efficiency in our processes.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and implementation of standardized inventory procedures across multiple warehouse locations.
• Collaborate with operations teams to forecast and fulfill inventory needs.
• Oversee procurement activities, vendor communications, and inventory recordkeeping.
• Champion customer service initiatives and continuous process improvements.
• Ensure the security and accountability of all supplies and equipment.
• Supervise and support the team responsible for ordering, receiving, logistics, and managing inventory.

Position Location

Cave Creek Service Yard (21642 N. 20th St. Phoenix, AZ)

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven experience in inventory management, supply chain, or warehouse operations.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams across multiple sites.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory tracking tools.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and customer service.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement practices (a plus).
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Proven success implementing inventory controls and standard operating procedures across multiple sites.
• Demonstrated ability to review and validate the work of others for compliance with purchasing and inventory standards.

Salary

Pay Range: $86,153.60 to $121,243.20 annually.

Hiring Range: $86,153.60 to $115,460.80 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of experience in warehousing and stores activities; two years of which include the development, implementation, and operation of an automated inventory control system.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, logistics, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and/or hands-on experience applying process improvement methodologies.
• Professional certification in supply chain or inventory management, such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent.
• Experience in a utility or public sector environment, particularly in water or wastewater services.
• Hands-on experience with tactical warehousing practices, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and inventory audits.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP (Accounting, Procurement, and Warehouse modules) and/or Oracle-based asset management platforms.

Recruitment Dates

Recruitment closes November 11, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

Reference

Inventory Management Coord, JC:01680, ID#63325, 10/28/2026, USM, RG, Benefits:007

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.