This is specialized work in the classification of stock, computerized entry of stock information and conduct of physical inventories for a water and sewer utility.

An employee in this class is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing methods and procedures for the control of stock classification and conduct of physical inventories in a geographically dispersed departmental warehousing operation with numerous locations. Duties include the coordination of stock classifications with federal stock numbers, development and implementation of a computerized inventory control system, and supervision of departmentwide physical inventories. Supervision may be exercised over a staff of specialized and clerical employees through assignment and review of work and provision of assistance with difficult or unusual problems. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for achievement of desired results and compliance with established standards.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Develops and implements a computerized inventory control system for a large variety of chemicals, parts, materials, tools, supplies and equipment.

Develops, implements and evaluates methods and procedures for classification, input and inventory of an extensive inventory of utility supply items.

Coordinates the assignment of new stock codes with a central data processing operation in order to produce catalogs and labels for distribution.

Contacts vendors in order to correct item descriptions and assign proper federal stock identification numbers.

Coordinates related stock and codes through a computerized inventory control system.

Confers with maintenance and operations supervisors concerning necessary equipment and supplies.

Coordinates and supervises departmentwide physical inventories; recommends the number of employees required to complete pre-inventory, inventory and post-inventory; monitors the stock levels of supply facilities.

Plans, assigns and reveiws the work of specialized and clerical employees engaged in the classification of stock, computerized entry of stock information and conduct of physical inventories.

Trains employees in stock classification, computerized entry and inventory procedures.

Advises supervisors and technical employees of problems in classifying and in computer entry of stock.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of computerized purchasing and inventory control systems.

Considerable knowledge of federal stock numbering and of the federal stock classification system.

Considerable knowledge of warehousing operations, and policies and procedures of a public water and sewer utility.

Considerable knowledge of inventory control and records keeping procedures.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Knowledge of simple data processing and transmission principles utilized in computerized information systems.

Knowledge of a wide variety of specialized commodity groupings such as chemicals, mechanical parts, heavy machines, electrical components and automotive parts.

Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to develop and implement a computerized inventory control system for a large variety of utility supply items.

Ability to develop, implement and evaluate methods and procedures for classification, input and inventory of utility supply items.

Ability to operate a computer terminal with moderate speed and a high degree of accuracy.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, subordinates, superiors and data processing officials.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Skill in the operation of a computer terminal.

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