Auto Parts Inventory Specialist

About the position

The Auto Parts Inventory Specialist is responsible for technical inventory control, focusing on the procurement and management of vehicle and equipment repair parts, materials, and supplies within the Fleet Services Division. This role involves administrative duties using various systems, including the Work and Asset Management (WAM) system and Oracle EBS, to ensure efficient operations and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts physical inventories of vehicle parts.
• Updates vendor master records, including additions, deletions, and changes.
• Monitors the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) and safety stock levels.
• Verifies that all parts and related charges are on the repair orders.
• Requests, orders, and creates stock numbers and descriptions for new parts.
• Receives, logs in, verifies codes, and issues parts using WAM and P2P/ORACLE EBS systems.
• Orders materials and supplies, including vendor pricing inquiries.
• Accounts for the issuance and disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
• Prepares, generates, and analyzes reports to improve garage operations.
• Interacts with vendors, contractors, and Commission staff.
• Accounts for contract balances on materials contracts.
• Researches data to assist in specification formulation.
• Monitors deliveries for contract compliance.
• Maintains records of contractor performance.
• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of automotive parts inventory control experience.
• Good knowledge of materials and parts to support vehicle and equipment technicians.
• Knowledge of hazardous material handling and record-keeping procedures.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with vendors and Commission staff.
• Ability to make decisions and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain inventory and contract records and prepare reports.