Inventory Associate I

Job Code: 32000285
Salary Grade: NC01
Revision Date: 06/2018

Class Concept

Work of this class involves the supervision of the requisition, receipt, storage and issuance of forms, supplies, materials and equipment. Positions supervise Inventory Assistants in independently operating a medium size stockroom in a state agency or institution or in functioning as an assistant manager in a large central stockroom. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with stock-keeping procedures and is evaluated through review of the records and physical observation of the warehousing operations.

Recruitment Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of cataloguing inventory techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of packaging and shipping procedures and practices (i.e., shrink wrap, etc.).
• Considerable knowledge of computerized procurement/inventory systems.
• Considerable technological knowledge and ability to operate a computer (including Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible inventory records.
• Ability to operate appropriate warehouse equipment (i.e., pallet jack, forklift, etc.)
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and others as appropriate.
• Ability to make rapid and accurate mathematical calculations.
• Ability to assign, supervise and review the work of staff and to manage processes effectively and efficiently.
• Physical strength to lift and move relatively heavy objects (i.e., furniture).

Minimum Education and Experience

High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.