• Inventory Specialist MEDOT

    MANCON (Augusta, ME)


    Overview

     

    The Inventory Specialist will oversee inventory movement and procurement activities for MANCON statewide in support of the MaineDOT. This position will direct and coordinate with MANCON store supervisors with the buying, selling, and transferring of inventory to reduce overall inventory levels. The Inventory Specialist will work with the MANCON management team to identify vendor sources, establish purchasing terms, and evaluate vendor performance.

     

    This is an hourly position.

    Responsibilities

    Provide quality customer service to include but not limited to the following:

    + Manage vendor base and purchasing agreements to provide network of suppliers to support our MaineDOT customers with products for the best combination of price, quality, availability, and service.

    + Analyze inventory levels and usage to reduce inventory and pricing and maximize availability and quality.

    + Research and identify obsolete/inactive inventory and coordinate return to vendor or transfer to MANCON locations.

    + Assist MANCON management team with vendor purchase agreements.

    + Work with MaineDOT satellite locations to return and transfer inactive inventory.

    + Assist in performing weekly inventory cycle counts

    + Assist in performing counts during Wall-to-Wall inventories at site

    + Review, familiarize with, and adhere to MANCON’s Policy, Procedures and Safety Manual.

    + May occasionally, drive MANCON vehicle to designated locations to assist with inventory, customer returns, and vendor returns

     

    Other Requirements• Provide 24-hour support at the MaineDOT location during emergencies• Assist with inventory research projects as requested• Adhere to required procedures• Participate in the SCM continuing training program• Assist with Project Manager duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    + 2 years inventory experience

    + 1 year purchasing experience or similar

    + Microsoft Excel experience

    + Experience with inventory software systems

    + Communication and interpersonal skills

    + Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

    + Team player with organizational skills

    + Self-motivated individual able to work with limited direct supervision

    + Valid Driver’s License

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Inventory experience

    + Auto and/or heavy-duty truck parts experience

    Physical Requirements

    Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

    Essential Requirements

    Driving, Lifting, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Walking

     

    Physical Requirements Other

     

    Work is mostly performed in storerooms and warehouses which may have uncontrolled temperatures and dirt/dust/damp conditions. Work is also performed in vehicles traveling to sites.

    ID2025-5815

    Job LocationUS-ME-Augusta

     

    Company : Name LinkedMaine DOT Augusta

     

    Work DayMonday - Friday, Other

     

    Work day - OtherWeekend hours may be required

     

    Work Shift1 First shift

     

    Shift - OtherEvening/Night hours may be required

     

    TypeFull-Time

     

    Background CheckCredit Check, Criminal Check, DMV Check, Other

     

    Skills/Competency CheckDriver's License