An Inventory Associate monitors warehouse inventory and places orders with vendors for supplies. Conducts regular or occasional audits of inventory or sections of a warehouse.
High School Graduate, college credits or related experience in asset management, inventory control, warehouse, or logistics is preferred Ability to thrive in office and/or warehouse environment Proficient in computer applications Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with administrators and staff Initiative and creativity to work efficiently with minimal supervision Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work projects; detail oriented Valid Texas Driver's License required
Primary Purpose:
Assist in the development and maintenance of an accountable inventory system for District capital and trackable assets that complies with all TEA provisions and District capitalization policies. Maintain asset warehouse inventory and asset management database. This position blends office-based asset record-keeping and reporting with hands-on warehouse receiving, inventory, and distribution duties.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Receive, inspect, and process incoming technology and capital assets delivered to the warehouse. Apply asset tags and accurately create/record new asset records in the district's asset management system, assigning appropriate categories, useful lives and other required data fields. Organize, maintain, and track technology and peripheral parts inventory to ensure accurate warehouse records and efficient distribution. Coordinate with the various District departments to ensure timely identification, tagging and recording of assets. Maintain the asset database by recording improvements, adjustments, transfers, and retirements of assets. Assist in coordinating and conducting the annual physical inventory, including RFID scanning, asset verification, and reconciliation for the district's capital and trackable assets. Prepare, stage, and package asset/technology orders for delivery to campuses and district departments; coordinate distribution of assets. Make deliveries and assist with pickup/transportation of equipment between the warehouse and district locations, driving district vehicles when required. Assist in ensuring all assets recorded in the general ledger are also appropriately accounted for in the capital and trackable asset systems. Assist in identifying, sorting, processing, and properly disposing of surplus or retired technology/assets in accordance with district processes. Follow all district procedures for asset management, inventory control, and data accuracy. Perform other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used:
Personal computer, printer, copier, and scanner. Forklifts and pallet jacks in warehouse Light truck and/or van Hand tools, box cutters, and dollies
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer. Frequent district wide travel. Climbing, stooping, bending, and kneeling. Lifting and moving heavy equipment/boxes (up to 50 lbs) The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
