Logistics/Inventory Specialist bei Allentown City School District

Qualifications:

• Three (3) years or more experience in a similar position.
• Associates degree in accounting or related field desired.
• Knowledge of state accounting codes and numbers.
• Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, and research.
• Effective communication (verbal & written) & interpersonal skills with the ability to diplomatically interface with students, parents, visitors, and staff.
• Proficient organizational skills, punctual, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Uses good judgment, able to react to immediate changes in work priorities, self-directed, and able to take initiative where appropriate.
• Ability to maintain stability of attitude and perform competently under pressure.
• Demonstrate effective conflict resolution and customer service skills for interaction with customers, vendors, and co­ workers.
• Ability to be relied upon to complete responsibilities effectively and to work well within a team environment.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Summary

• Coordinate the tracking of items District-wide (such as technology, curriculum, and facility items) that need to be identified and inventoried.
• Work closely with Technology, Curriculum and Facilities departments to use or develop tracking systems for inventory items.
• Be the primary contact person to answer and report on inventory quantity and location questions, or obtain answers from applicable department.
• Conduct regular physical counts, reconciling with the inventory management system, investigating and reporting discrepancies and initiating approved corrective actions.
• Help coordinate the receiving, distribution, and inventorying of large bulk purchases such as technology items and textbooks.
• Work with Facilities, Curriculum, and Purchasing to coordinate disposal of surplus items.
• Establishes procedures and methodology for tracking of all inventory incoming and outgoing from Central Office to and from the school buildings.
• Assists with data requests related to inventory.
• Creates and maintains position procedure outline to describe day to day duties of the position/department as needed.
•  Other duties as assigned.