Inventory Planner I

Job Description:

Inventory Planner I

Description

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Job Description:

Purpose:

This position performs duties associated with tasks required to ensure availability 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 fundamental inventory control techniques; monitoring and updating stock item forecasts, minimum and maximum stock levels, replenishment lead times, and coordinates stock level adjustments with stakeholders.
  
• Manages customer materials requirements by preparing spreadsheets that analyze customer requirements versus supply chain materials availability; coordinating procurement; acts as single point of contact to resolve materials availability issues and 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.
  
• Monitors, analyzes and evaluates inventory management data by reviewing inventory reports including inventory turnover, customer service rate, stock out, and critical stock items status and recommending actions to maximize return on investment and materials availability.
  
• Manages inventory system data integrity by performing adjustments to system parameters, develops procedures for data maintenance, and assists stakeholders with updating stock item data.
  
• Manages inventory based on system data and recommends removal of idle, excess, and obsolete stock with stakeholders.
  
• Coordinates and conducts quarterly and annual physical inventory and fixed asset audits.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None
  

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 planning techniques and systems.
  
• Knowledge of fundamental inventory management processes and best practices.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  
• Skill in planning and organizing.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• 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.
  
• Experience may substitute for education.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License, if required for the position.
  
• If required for the position, legally mandated training must be completed within 1 year of employment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in using MAXIMO asset management system or similar inventory management software
  
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks
  
• Previous customer service experience in an office environment
  
• Experience in setting and monitoring a budget in an office environment
  
• Experience developing policies or standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  
• Ability to travel to more than one work location
  

Notes to Candidate:

Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is an organization of 500-plus employees that provides residential curbside collection of trash, recycling, and composting to the residents of the Austin metropolitan area. Additional services include bulk and large brush collection, street sweeping, dead animal collection, and a drop-off center for hard-to-recycle items and household hazardous waste.

Austin Resource Recovery (a department within the City of Austin) is seeking to hire a candidate with the ability to perform inventory management for ARR Company store, which currently stocks over 150 items, including a variety of specialized personal protective equipment. They will be in charge of issuing supplies to employees and ensuring sufficient stock is available without supply gaps, and will enter supply usage into the Inventory system, ensuring that the supplies are charged to the correct financial unit. Using this Inventory system and other spreadsheets, the position will analyze supply usage and convert this information into meaningful usage reports for Management for more efficient use of supplies. Finally, they will work with other divisions of ARR to research, identify, and recommend the purchase of new/alternate supplies based upon business need, supply chain management issues, or employee/Management requests.

Pay Range: $56,070 - $67,570.00

per year. Your detailed and complete employment application will be used to evaluate your qualifications and determine your salary if you are selected for this position.

Days & Hours: Monday - Friday; 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Employees may be required to work some early mornings, after hours, weekends, and special events due to business needs.

Address: 4108 Todd Lane, Austin, TX 78744

Application: Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position, shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees in Good Standing who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview. Your detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

Resume/Cover Letter: Please upload your resume and cover letter along with your completed application. Your application should reflect your complete employment history (to include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”).

References and Employment Verification: Please include in your cover letter three professional references, with one being your current or most recent supervisor.

Virtual Interviews: Austin Resource Recovery may conduct virtual interviews.

90-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within Austin Resource Recovery outside of the division listed above.

Nepotism Policy: The City of Austin Nepotism Policy states, “No person, regardless of job title or length of tenure with the City, shall be employed in a position in which the relative has direct or indirect supervisory authority regarding the terms and conditions of their relative’s employment.”

Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Benefits: Working with the City of Austin at Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities, and more! Click HERE for more information.

This position is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. This is a federal program designed to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans upon meeting program requirements.

Military/Veteran: Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: All Austin Resource Recovery locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ARR worksite - including parking lot or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Essential/Critical Employee Designation: Some positions are designated as critical or essential. Employees in these roles are required to report to work during emergencies or when operations are modified. This may include working from a designated site or an alternative work location.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-10-30