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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Inventory Planner I
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 19494 Salary Grade: DG3
Approved: Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
 

This position performs duties associated with tasks required to ensure availability of inventory to meet customer requirements while maintaining optimum inventory investment.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Manages stock levels of inventory by applying fundamental inventory control techniques; monitoring and updating stock item forecasts, minimum and maximum stock levels, replenishment lead times, and coordinates stock level adjustments with stakeholders.
  2. Manages customer materials requirements by preparing spreadsheets that analyze customer requirements versus supply chain materials availability; coordinating procurement; acts as single point of contact to resolve materials availability issues, and provides updates of materials availability to stakeholders.
  3. Recommends improvements to inventory management processes by identifying critical path areas; communicates and coordinates corrective actions with stakeholders.
  4. Monitors, analyzes and evaluates inventory management data by reviewing inventory reports including inventory turnover, customer service rate, stock out, and critical stock items status and recommending actions to maximize return on investment and materials availability.
  5. Manages inventory system data integrity by performing adjustments to system parameters, develops procedures for data maintenance, and assists stakeholders with updating stock item data.
  6. Manages inventory based on system data and recommends removal of idle, excess, and obsolete stock with stakeholders.
  7. Coordinates and conducts quarterly and annual physical inventory and fixed asset audits.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
  • None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of fundamental inventory control and planning techniques and systems.
  • Knowledge of fundamental inventory management processes and best practices.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Ability to perform detailed work in an accurate and organized manner.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics; or other related field.
  • Experience may substitute for education.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License, if required for the position.
  • If required for the position, legally mandated training must be completed within 1 year of employment.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.