Inventory Control and Distribution Specialist
Inventory Control and Distribution Specialist
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$ 42100 - 67300
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Inventory Control and Distribution Specialist is critical to maintaining the Supply Chain Function of the Office of Physical Plant at Penn State. This position helps identify materials and parts for various facilities and assets across the Penn State campuses. The Inventory Control and Distribution Specialist is truly a buyer for the Office of Physical Plant. The specialist works closely with Central Procurement to ensure the RFP/RFQ meets the needs of the Physical Plant.
The Inventory Control and Distribution Specialist is key at OPP to identify the right products the right quality the right lead times and what items will be stocked vs NonStocked.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and source materials and parts for different facilities and assets.
Assist Technicians Engineers and Administrators with order placement.
Facilitate the Primary Vending Program that allows us to lower our material cost by working through fewer vendors who are committed to providing the materials most commonly needed.
Monitor organizational product and resource inventories; coordinate with management to ensure inventories fulfill customer requirements; add new items and delete obsolete items; monitor and adjust stock levels to meet seasonal and overall product and material needs.
Maintain electronic database; record and update product nomenclature pricing codes etc.; conduct spot checks and oversee physical inventories; address and resolve inconsistencies.
Process supply equipment product and material requests; track orders and invoices; ensure timely shipping and delivery; prepare and maintain contracts transactions and regulatory compliance documentation.
Address and resolve order inventory shipping delivery and stock issuance discrepancies; refer issues to management as needed.
Help ensure product availability; forecast and communicate inventory demands to vendors/suppliers; alert management of shortfall concerns.
Keep customers informed of product line extensions recalls phaseouts or new product launches; research identify and propose alternative product solutions including biodegradable nontoxic or other environmentally friendly items where available.
Assist with quality assurance monitor and document vendor and carrier performance provide feedback and suggest improvements. Identify and recommend new vendors to management and customers as needed.
May validate and pay invoices.
Qualifications:
This position will be filled at an intermediate or advanced level depending on the final applicants experience and education. The intermediate level requires a minimum of an associates degree and two years (s) of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional education and/or experience are required for higherlevel positions.
Clearances Required:
This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Due to the financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position successful completion of a credithistory check will be required in addition to standard background checks
Benefits for fulltime employees at Penn State include (visit for more detailed information):
Medical dental vision and retirement plans
Tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26
Generous vacation time and sick time
14 paid holidays/campus closure days
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity equity and inclusion in its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$42100.00 $67300.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
