This is advanced supervisory work in the purchase, receipt, storage and issuance of commodities for a group of utility warehouses in an assigned district.

Employees in this class are responsible for supervision and management of several warehouse facilities in an assigned region, stocking plumbing, electrical, carpentry, refrigeration and related building maintenance supplies. Emphasis of the work is on planning, assigning and reviewing the work of subordinate supervisory, specialized and clerical employees engaged in the purchase, receipt, storage and issuance of commodities. Responsibilities include development, implementation and evaluation of operational methods and procedures, monitoring work flow and stock levels of assigned facilities, and reviewing and authorizing requisitions. Supervision is exercised directly and through subordinate supervisors whose work is reviewed for completeness and conformance with department policies and procedures. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for efficient operation of the supply facilities within the assigned district.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises through subordinate supervisors the work of specialized and clerical employees engaged in the purchase, receipt, storage and issuance of parts, materials, tools, supplies and equipment in an assigned water and sewer geographical district containing several warehousing operations.

Supervises and participates in the development of methods and procedures for all functions of several utility warehouses; monitors work flow of assigned facilities; reviews reports for accuracy and completeness and reconciles errors.

Supervises the maintenance of a computerized inventory control system; monitors the stock levels of supply facilities within assigned region; visits warehouse facilities to assure operation in conformance with department policies and procedures.

Reviews and authorizes requisitions; coordinates requisitioning with central purchasing officials and advises on commodity specifications, bid quotations, vendor selection and billing transactions; receives copies of purchase orders and assures delivery to the proper supply facility.

Contacts vendors concerning deliveries, shortages, improper goods and charges; handles return of merchandise and reordering for assigned supply facilities.

Determines layout for supply warehouses; assures security of warehouse stock; supervises the inventory of all stock items at each supply facility.

Trains subordinates in purchasing, distribution and inventory control procedures.

Advises supervisors and technical employees of problems in requisitioning and obtaining commodities.

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 departmental policies and procedures concerning the purchase, receipt, storage and issuance of various commodities including parts, materials, tools and equipment.

Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of computerized purchasing and inventory control systems.

Considerable knowledge of inventory control and records keeping procedures.

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

Knowledge of centralized purchasing methods and procedures.

Knowledge of specifications, grades, qualities, supply sources and market factors of commodity categories in area of assignment.

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

Ability to develop and implement warehousing and purchasing operational policies and procedures.

Ability to supervise the maintenance of procurement and inventory records.

Ability to analyze and review a large volume of procurement requests on a timely basis.

Ability to manage geographically dispersed regional utility warehouse operations in an efficient and effective manner.

Ability to determine the types, sizes, grades and quantities of a variety of utility equipment and goods.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, manufacturers, subordinates, superiors and central purchasing officials.

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

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NATURE OF WORK

This is advanced supervisory work in the purchase, receipt, storage and issuance of commodities for a group of utility warehouses in an assigned district.

Employees in this class are responsible for supervision and management of several warehouse facilities in an assigned region, stocking plumbing, electrical, carpentry, refrigeration and related building maintenance supplies. Emphasis of the work is on planning, assigning and reviewing the work of subordinate supervisory, specialized and clerical employees engaged in the purchase, receipt, storage and issuance of commodities. Responsibilities include development, implementation and evaluation of operational methods and procedures, monitoring work flow and stock levels of assigned facilities, and reviewing and authorizing requisitions. Supervision is exercised directly and through subordinate supervisors whose work is reviewed for completeness and conformance with department policies and procedures. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for efficient operation of the supply facilities within the assigned district.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises through subordinate supervisors the work of specialized and clerical employees engaged in the purchase, receipt, storage and issuance of parts, materials, tools, supplies and equipment in an assigned water and sewer geographical district containing several warehousing operations.

Supervises and participates in the development of methods and procedures for all functions of several utility warehouses; monitors work flow of assigned facilities; reviews reports for accuracy and completeness and reconciles errors.

Supervises the maintenance of a computerized inventory control system; monitors the stock levels of supply facilities within assigned region; visits warehouse facilities to assure operation in conformance with department policies and procedures.

Reviews and authorizes requisitions; coordinates requisitioning with central purchasing officials and advises on commodity specifications, bid quotations, vendor selection and billing transactions; receives copies of purchase orders and assures delivery to the proper supply facility.

Contacts vendors concerning deliveries, shortages, improper goods and charges; handles return of merchandise and reordering for assigned supply facilities.

Determines layout for supply warehouses; assures security of warehouse stock; supervises the inventory of all stock items at each supply facility.

Trains subordinates in purchasing, distribution and inventory control procedures.

Advises supervisors and technical employees of problems in requisitioning and obtaining commodities.

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 departmental policies and procedures concerning the purchase, receipt, storage and issuance of various commodities including parts, materials, tools and equipment.

Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of computerized purchasing and inventory control systems.

Considerable knowledge of inventory control and records keeping procedures.

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

Knowledge of centralized purchasing methods and procedures.

Knowledge of specifications, grades, qualities, supply sources and market factors of commodity categories in area of assignment.

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

Ability to develop and implement warehousing and purchasing operational policies and procedures.

Ability to supervise the maintenance of procurement and inventory records.

Ability to analyze and review a large volume of procurement requests on a timely basis.

Ability to manage geographically dispersed regional utility warehouse operations in an efficient and effective manner.

Ability to determine the types, sizes, grades and quantities of a variety of utility equipment and goods.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, manufacturers, subordinates, superiors and central purchasing officials.

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

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