INVENTORY CONTROL ASSISTANT II

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed historic charm with a breathtaking art museum, top-flight cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Inventory Control Assistant II serves as a lead worker, monitors and maintains stock levels and arranges for the procurement of new or replacement materials and services. 

Inventory Management

· Procure materials, equipment, and supplies using all purchasing methods available, including requisition, commodity service release, service order, and ProCard. 

· Process requisitions for stock and non-stock material, service orders, or ProCard purchases.

· Verify tabulation reports for daily transactions; arrange for corrective action.

· Produce requisitions to order stock and non-stock material; post requisitions and receipts.

· Maintain adequate levels of inventory at all warehouses.

· Assist inventory customers with the prompt disbursement, receipt and storage of materials.

· Assist with and ensure accuracy of inventory cycle counts and arrange for corrective actions.

· Monitor contract orders for expiration dates and expenditures.

· Coordinate and conduct daily inventory count and cycle counts to ensure accuracy of master/physical inventory counts; look for cause and effect of inventory variances; and arrange for corrective action. 

· Operate equipment necessary in inventory stores management such as office equipment, pallet jacks, forklifts, and skid steers.

· Authorize payment of invoices for purchase orders, service orders, and other types of purchases; match invoices with delivery tickets and verify all paperwork for accuracy.

· Check materials against packing slips and purchase orders, and arrange for acceptance or rejection; ensure that materials are stored, secured, and coded properly. Arrange for shipments and returns.  

· Process phone orders, dispatch field crews, arrange delivery, and maintain records for in-house fabrication and repair.

Lead Work

· Lead and prioritize the daily work activities of the Inventory Assistant 1s, City Laborers, and other personnel assigned to various areas to meet departmental priorities.

· Oversee and assist in the unloading of new materials from trucks (using the forklift or skid loader, as needed); transport material within or to stockrooms, storage areas, or fabrication shops.

· Oversee and assist in the physical receipt, disbursement, and storage of materials and supplies.

· Assist Inventory Managers and leadership staff in the maintenance and cleaning of inventory stores areas, stockrooms, yards, and storage area buildings.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

· Must be available for emergency assignments, which may occur outside of normal working hours.

· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment/material alone up to 75 pounds more with assistance.

· Ability to stand for long periods of time up to eight hours per day.

· Ability to work outside in variable weather conditions.

· Ability to operate equipment used in the inventory area including forklifts, skid steer, pallet jacks and hand carts. 

· Forklift operator and Skidster certification within one month of appointment

1. One year of experience performing functions related to storekeeping, warehousing, inventory control and/or purchasing.

2.    Forklift operator and Skidster Certification within two months of appointment.

Note:  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Technical

• Knowledge of storekeeping, warehousing and inventory control, and purchasing procedures.       
• Knowledge of general construction materials and methods.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use bar-coding technology.
• Data entry and computer skills to accurately enter, code, and track inventory and purchases.
• Ability to read and interpret forms, blueprints, and policies and procedures.
• Ability to learn and safely operation a forklift and skidster to load and unload supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work procedures in repair shops; ability to use all equipment safely, including departmental vehicles.
• Ability to monitor the work site vicinity, including pedestrian and vehicle traffic, to ensure the safety of the city employees and the public.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Customer service skills to positively interact and effectively communicate with diverse staff at all levels of the organization and the general public, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers and residents whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own
• Ability to lead and perform storekeeping activities and maintain inventory control.
• Verbal communication skills to effectively communicate in person and over the phone.
• Written communication skills to compose clear and error free correspondence and reports.

Critical Thinking and Professionalism

• Ability to prioritize the activities of others in performing storekeeping activities and maintaining inventory control.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate receipt, storing, and distribution of materials.
• Problem solving skills to find solutions to unique situations that may occur in the area of storekeeping and inventory control.
• Organizational skills and the ability to multitask to accomplish work efficiently and within deadlines.
• Honesty and the ability to safeguard all departmental property.
• Ability to review various documents for accuracy and enter data into Peoplesoft/Oracle.

THE CURRENT SALARY RANGE (Pay Range 8DN) is $50,800 and the resident incentive starting salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $52,324.

BENEFITS: 

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

· Defined Benefit Pension Plan

· 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

· Health and Dental Insurance

· Paid Parental Leave

· Comprehensive Wellness Program

· Onsite Clinic Services

· Onsite Employee Assistance Program

· Alternative Work Schedules

· Long Term Disability Insurance

· Group Life Insurance

· Tuition Benefits

· Paid Vacation

· 12 Paid Holidays

· Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves

· Flexible Spending Arrangement

· Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits. 

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the city have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting https://www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.

· Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.

· If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.

· The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.