Inventory Control Specialist

The Mission of Housing Connect

At Housing Connect, we believe that a home is a space that offers safety and comfort. Our homes also ground us,remind us of our deepest values and hopes and provide inspiration and motivation to succeed and strive to better our lives and those of our families.

Housing Connect is a leader in finding solutions to the affordable housing crisis affecting our communities. We are the connectors. We’ve connected thousands of Utahns with what they need to find stable ground. And we’ve been recognized locally and nationally for our work.

Job Statement

The purpose of the Inventory Control Specialist is to maintain well stocked and accurate inventory and assist purchasing functions for agency as needed.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Provides inventory reports to Procurement Manager.
• Assists Procurement Manager in acquiring bids.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
• Maintains accurate daily records of inventory received and checked out.
• Manages and maintains inventory system.
• Enters requisitions and purchase orders for approval.
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
• Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
• Keep current M.S.D.S. documentation for all pertinent chemicals being used and stored.
• Performs other related duties as requested

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school education or equivalent, associate degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance.
• Experience with computerized inventory systems required
• Computer experience - demonstrated typing skills, accurate data entry, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Some knowledge of purchasing procedures preferable.
• Basic understanding of Inventory Control procedures.
• Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Requires heavy lifting (50 pounds), bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, balancing, and carrying.
• Must be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both high and low.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.35 - $24.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person