Inventory and Store Specialist IV - Assistant Warehouse Manager -Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Logistics Division - Austin Distribution Center (610578)

JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced inventory and retail sales work. Work involves coordinating store and warehouse
operations; displaying and selling merchandise; ensuring compliance with established security
requirements, loss prevention controls, and procedures; and assigning and supervising the work of
others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Oversees and provides assistance in the outside warehouse inventory control operations;
develops and implements inventory control operations guidelines, policies, and procedures; and
recommends improvements to ensure an efficient system of property management and control.

B. Reviews and approves requisitioning of goods and products to replenish inventory; oversees
and coordinates the purchasing and ordering process to inventory new and test products;
researches and prepares product specifications; and oversees and assists with documentation
of the disposal of salvage or obsolete products.

C. Prepares and reviews inventory control and procurement card records and reports and
reconciles discrepancies; and reviews and maintains manual and automated inventory,
requisition, stock control, and accounting records, files, and other documents.

D. Maintains liaison with agency staff, other agencies, and vendors; and coordinates and resolves
vendor delivery issues.

E. Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations;
performs various correctional and custodial support functions; and assists in maintaining
security of assigned inmates.

F. Assigns and supervises the work of employees and inmates.

• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Five years full-time, wage-earning inventory management or warehouse operations experience. Thirty semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each year of experience on a year-for-year basis for a maximum substitution of two years.

3. Experience in the supervision of employees or inmates preferred.

4. Correctional custody or law enforcement experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management practices and procedures.

2. Knowledge of automated purchasing and accounting systems and procedures.

3. Knowledge of inventory and stock control record keeping methods and procedures.

4. Knowledge of state laws, rules, regulations, and statutes governing state purchasing and
distribution preferred.

5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.
6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.

8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

9. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

10. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

11. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

12. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.

13. Skill to assign and supervise the work of others.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak,
analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 45 lbs. and over, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle,
and operate motor equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and
moving objects, working around moving objects or vehicles, radiant and electrical energy,
working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, excessive or
intermittent noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, forklift, pallet jacks,
dock boards, various warehouse equipment, dolly, and automobile.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. *

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

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