Inventory Specialist

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.

We are seeking a well-qualified candidate to fulfill the role of an “Inventory Specialist” in Facilities Management division (Maintenance District). The incumbent will provide outstanding customer service through teamwork, innovation and the development of positive relationships with our customers and teammates. We are seeking knowledgeable problem solver with excellent communication skills to help us with our mission to provide safe, sustainable, and well-maintained facilities and services through high standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethics. In return, we offer stable positions with excellent benefits, including membership in the State of Florida Retirement System.

Representative Duties

• Uses the Maximo computerized Inventory system to issue/transfer warehouse stock items to maintenance personnel for routine maintenance and emergency repair activities.
• Creates order request for inventory from the Maximo inventory system for emergency repairs.
• Tracks open orders through the Maximo inventory system for back ordered items and completes transactions and orders, as items are available.
• Researches deliveries for divisions through the Maximo Purchase Order system and contacts proper personnel to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
• Process FedEx, UPS, etc. pickups and deliveries.
• Organizes daily paperwork for the Supervisor’s review.
• Pulls and stages orders for the districts’ daily workload and emergency requests.
• Receives and stocks inventory while ensuring accuracy. Reviews each item to determine if it is on order and if the item meets the required specifications.
• Performs weekly cycle counts on specific bin number ranges to maintain proper inventory accuracy, conducts annual physical inventory.
• Maintains inventory bin locations and overflow areas to ensure that the proper level of stock is on hand at all times. Informs supervisor of any items in short supply to initiate the procurement process.
• Ensures that the warehouse is maintained in a neat, clean fashion and there are no safety violations. Protects the security of the inventory by following the established security procedures.
• Work is performed with some independence under the direction of an assigned supervisor.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience with material handling equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, basic warehousing, inbound & outbound shipping, computerized inventory control system/ or basic computer skills.
• Must pay attention to detail and make accurate decisions on the specifications of materials and parts needed to effect repairs in emergency situations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license, or possess the ability to obtain one by hire date.

Preferences

• Detail oriented candidate with two years’ experience in stockroom/supply/inventory operation.
• Knowledge in Inventory Control and prior experience with Inventory Control Data Software.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, etc.
• Experience with inventory control software (Maximo preferred)

Notes

• All candidates are required to complete the online application in its entirety. Applications with incomplete “work experience history” or applications with a note “see resume” will NOT be considered for this position.
• All candidates selected for hire in the Administrative Services Department must successfully complete a Criminal History and Background check.

Benefits Overview

• Company issued truck
• Uniforms and Safety Shoes
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance offered
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• FRS (Florida Retirement System)
• 457 Retirement Savings
• Paid Time Off