Inventory Control Specialist

Armstrong Relocation is the largest interstate van operator in the United States, with 31 locations and approximately 1,000 employees spread across 19 states. Armstrong’s core services include household goods relocations, commercial relocations, warehousing, and third-party logistics services. These core services encompass residential moves, military and government moves, office moves, and corporate relocations.

SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Inventory Specialist is to plan, organize, and participate in daily operations and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, and distribution of equipment and supplies and maintenance of inventory.

The Inventory Specialist will report to and take directions from the point of contact at the Birmingham Veterans’ Health System daily and perform services exclusive to the Moving & Storage contract.

It is expected that this position will primarily report to the address 212 25th Street North, Birmingham, AL. However, at the VA's request and direction, the Inventory Manager may be required to perform in this capacity at any location within the Birmingham Veterans' Healthcare System including the main medical center and all outlying clinics and sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately document and count inventory using Excel, photographs, vendor product information, and --- resources in a timely manner.
• Pull products and prepare/stage them for pick up as requested by Interior Design staff as well as document/inventory items delivered to the warehouse for storage per the Statement of Work.
• Perform a complete annual physical inventory of the government property in its procession. The results of these inventories are due on the 15th of the following month when the inventory is completed.
• Immediately notify VA of any discrepancies between orders and deliveries, between the government property record and any inventory, any product failures or damages, and any other information regarding the safeguarding of government property.
• Provide, update, and maintain the inventory for each item that is received and stored. This is to be maintained by an Inventory Specialist that is not involved in the day-to-day efforts of moving but is dedicated to inventory management.
•  Any other duties as assigned by leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• High School/GED or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of Inventory Control experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and analytical skills, including root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Suite and data entry systems.
• Experience in the Transportation industry a plus. 
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is a plus.
• Forklift Certification is preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: 

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. 
• This position requires physical stamina and the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work long hours on one’s feet and regularly walk, bend, stoop, climb, and reach. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)