Inventory Management Specialist

Duties

This is an exciting time to join the Naval Academy Hospitality Team. We have expanded and added to our culinary dining organization. We are looking for self motivated individuals to join our growing inventory team. Great benefits with room to grow. Come be a part of a team that values excellence. Looking for candidates with daytime availability for 8-hour weekday shifts, with monthly alternating weekends.

• Acts as central coordinator of all receiving documents and paperwork related to the receipt of resale and non-resale merchandise for designated NABSD business operations.
• Inspects incoming deliveries for quality and quantity, comparing receiving documentation against purchase and/or transfer order documents.
• Verifies and uploads all necessary receiving paperwork into inventory management software applications and communicates with managers and buyers regarding any discrepancies or issues.
• Coordinates the transfer of goods from one location to another, as necessary. Ensures all transfer order documentation is complete and accurate.
• Conducts routine periodic inventories of storage and/or retail spaces and reconciles inventory data in inventory management software.
• Prepares spaces for and assists with inventory counting and/or audits.
• Communicates with the Inventory Manager on all matters pertaining to merchandise inventories, quantities on hand, stock levels, and spot inventory/cycle count record keeping and planning.
• Aids management in identifying program deficiencies and assists in determining the impact to the patron community of changes in service to designated business units.
• Works toward optimizing procedures and becoming a subject matter expert in receiving and distributing merchandise with regard to inventory management software and handheld scanning technology.
• Work requires frequent moderate lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to fifteen pounds. Pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to twenty pounds and occasionally lifting up to and over forty pounds. Heavier objects are usually transported with the aid of a cart or dolly.
• Work requires physical exertions such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stretching, reaching or similar activities. Incumbent will be exposed to uneven, slippery, or wet surfaces.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance - requires 18 years of age
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required
• Probationary period: Full Time and Part Time employees serve a one-year probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for Tier 3 Positions
• Valid Driver's License is required for this position.
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs) requirements for this position are as follows:
** Your application must include narratives for each KSA, using specific examples demonstrating your qualifications and experience.

Incumbent must have completed four years of study leading to a Bachelor's degree; or have three years of equivalent administrative/management/inventory experience in the hospitality industry; or 1 year equivalent to a GS-5/NF3 level. Education in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics Management or related focus preferred.

Experience coordinating/delivering goods across different departments.

Incumbent must have experience receiving products to include use of inventory software. Inventory management in the hospitality industry is preferred.

Experience in food service and proper food storage techniques like "FIFO."

Incumbent must have the ability to self-manage with little to no supervision, and have strong organizational skills with the ability to plan out duties to meet deadlines.

Additional information

Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Transcript(s) and Diploma(s) may be required to verify required education.

Please be advised that applications received after the closing date listed above will not be considered. Applications and resumes will not be returned to the applicant.

Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of said requirements. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc. All selections are contingent on obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.

We are an E-verify participant. Please be informed that applicants will be required to submit a federal government background check. As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in direct deposit/electronic fund transfer as specified in the negotiated agreement.