Inventory Planner II (Austin Transportation and Public Works)

About This Position

Job Description:

Purpose:

This position performs duties associated with tasks required to ensure and manage the availability and accountability 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.

• Manages stock levels of inventory by applying advanced inventory control techniques; monitoring and updating stock item forecasts, minimum and maximum stock levels, and replenishment lead times; coordinates stock level adjustments with stakeholders.

• Manages customer materials requirements by preparing complex spreadsheets that analyze customer requirements versus supply chain materials availability; acts as single point of contact for materials availability issues, provides updates of materials availability to stakeholders.

• Recommends improvements to inventory management processes by identifying critical path areas; communicates and coordinates corrective actions with stakeholders.

• Maintains, evaluates, and analyzes inventory management data by generating inventory reports for stakeholders including inventory turnover, customer service rate, stock out, and critical stock items status; recommends actions to maximize return on investment and materials availability.

• Recommends and performs enhancements to inventory management systems and participates in evaluation and selection of new systems by writing specifications and system requirements; coordinates system enhancements and needs for new capabilities with information technology support teams; coordinates and performs testing of enhancements and new systems.

•  Initiates the review of inventory management procedures, guidelines and processes.

• Manages and updates inventory system data integrity by performing adjustments to system parameters and develops procedures for data maintenance.

• Manages inventory based on system data and recommends removal of idle and obsolete stock with stakeholders.

• Writes and/or contributes to technical specifications and scopes of work required for procurement of materials for inventory replenishment and to fulfill customer requirements.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

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 advanced planning techniques and systems.

• Knowledge of fundamental inventory management processes and best practices.

• Skill in preparing inventory management processes, procedures and policies.

• Skill in oral and/or written communication.

• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.

• Skill in planning and organizing.

• Skill in technical writing and testing of inventory planning systems.

• 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, plus two (2) years of relevant experience.

• Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License, if required for the position

• If required for position, legally mandated training must be completed within 1 year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience establishing Min/Max levels for reorder point.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience performing various warehouse duties such as receiving, loading, unloading, and daily delivery of materials.
• Experience conducting inventory/material counts to confirm accuracy, reconciliation of variances by item activity, item value, quantity on hand and storage location.
• Experience using computer software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Physical stamina to repetitively carry and lift objects up to fifty (50) pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Experience with Equipment ordering and procurement experience.

Notes to Candidate:

The Inventory Planner II will establish and maintain optimal TPW inventory levels. They will be responsible for establishing inventory levels for all items using historical data and project forecasts, planning and purchasing inventory on timely basis, coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of key items, enter and maintain accurate inventory data and perform routine cycle counts to audit and reconcile physical inventory with the data in the information management system.

Additionally, the Inventory Planner II will organize the physical warehouse following standard inventory practices with items sorted by fast to slow moving product to maximize potential and minimize the amount of capital tied up in inventory. Obsolete items will be identified and properly removed.  

Please note this position will be required to be in office 5 days aweek.

Pay Rate: $62,890.00 - $81,880.00 annually

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30p.m.

Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.

Location:8900 Cameron Road, Austin, TX78754

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Essential Employee:This position is considered an “Essential” role and is essential to the operations of the City based on the preparation, response, and recovery phase of extraordinary situations or emergency conditions. As an employee that has been designated as “Essential” the expectation will be to work at a designated work site during declared extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to serve the community. Essential Employees during emergencies play a role in ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare of our community and ensuring City operations continue.

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90-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

Office Location Notes:Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

PLEASE NOTE: Austin Transportation and Public Works positions arenot at 100% remote operation.

Video Conferencing Software Technology: Austin Transportation and Public Works uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

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