Inventory Specialist - Austin, United States - Mobile Loaves & Fishes

Mobile Loaves & Fishes

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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Inventory Specialist

About Mobile Loaves & Fishes

Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) is a social outreach ministry that has been empowering communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless since 1998.

Founded in Austin, Texas, the organization serves its homeless neighbors through three core programs:
Truck Ministry, Community First Village, and Community Works.

Often referred to as the most talked about neighborhood in Austin, Community First Village is a 51-acre master planned development that provides affordable, permanent housing and a supportive community for men and women coming out of chronic homelessness.

We are now embarking on a new phase of community expansion, adding more than 1400 new neighbors over the next 5-10 years.

Scope & Purpose
This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Neighbor Care Move In Manager.

Due to the nature and requirements of the position, hours are flexible to fit need, but typically include 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday.

Some nights and weekends may be required. The Inventory Specialist will office at Community First Village located at 9301 Hog Eye Road, Austin, TX 78724.

Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee purchasing, receiving and inventory management for the Move In Team
Set up, implement, and manage inventory software system for Move In Team and other Neighbor Care Staff members
Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOP) for inventory management and continuously improve inventory operations
Scan all inventory in and out
Keep all inventory stocked at quantity expectations
Lead all inventory counts
Requisition inventory from the warehouse whenever items needed
Review and analyze inventory data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement
Manage inventory aging and coordinate proper rotation or disposal of obsolete inventory
Ensure all orders are delivered correctly, reconcile as needed
Receive all orders and store in correct allocated locations
Build all home kits and transport kits to new neighbor homes
Adhere to and maintain approved budget
Reconcile all purchases
Maintain contact with all vendors
Perform duties of Space Steward for Move In Office and all of the connexes on Phase 1 and the Warehouse on Phase 3; keep all of them clean and organized
Offer and develop dignified income contract opportunities for CFV Neighbors
Work with volunteers to organize inventory items for new neighbor homes
Develop and steward inventory vendor and community partnerships
Maintain documentation of role
Steward and care for MLF company vehicles
Assist with inventory needs throughout Neighbor Care team
Assist with Neighbor Care team tasks as needed
Other Duties & Responsibilities as needed

Knowledge,
Skills,
Abilities & Princip
les

MLF is a faithbased organization whose ideals and philosophy come directly from the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As an organization, we strive to reflect this precept in our communications, both internally and externally.
Commitment to serving those who have experienced homelessness and personal alignment with MLF's vision, mission, core values, and goals.
Minimum of two years of experience in inventory management in a fastpaced environment
Experience working with an ERP system, inventory management software, or similar tools
Experience with inventory control, forecasting, and analysis preferred
Knowledge of inventory principles, concepts, and procedures
Demonstrated budget management experience
Excellent organizational skills; detailoriented
Excellent communication and collaboration skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to work in a fastpaced, deadlinedriven environment with strong attention to detail
Strong relationship builder with experience collaborating cross departmentally across an organization
Has an inquisitive attitude, passion for process improvement, and ability to creatively problem solve when faced with limited resources or challenges
Strategic, analytical thinker able to translate data into actionable recommendations and plans, seeing those plans through to completion
Highly proficient in the use of technology including Microsoft 365, Asana, etc.
Experience with driving large vehicles with trailers attached
Must have a valid driver's license

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Must have a valid driver's license
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and stand for extended periods during physical inventory counts
Work outside in all weather conditions
Must be able to drive a large truck and or vehicle
Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to move around all phases of Community First Village property

Benefits