Senior Inventory Control Specialist

Posting Start Date:

February 28, 2024

Posting End Date:

March 12, 2024

Position Number:

80001225

Union:

Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Salaried Exempt

Department:

Finance & Administration

Salary Grade:

E-14

Salary Range:

$61,213.15 - $91,819.73

Employment Type:

Full Time

Building Location:

Central Office Building

Building Street:

700 S. Eisenhower Boulevard

Building City:

Middletown

Building State:

Pennsylvania (US-PA)

Building Zip Code:

17057

Work Schedule: Flexible Work Options

 

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”!  Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce.  The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually.  Together, we are building the highway of the future.

 

The Commission values its team members and understands the importance of work/life balance to the health, well-being and productivity of its team. Therefore, this position may be eligible for Flexible Work Options* such as:

• Hybrid Work - combination of remote and in-person reporting
• Alternate Work Schedule - flexibility to adjust work schedule length to complete work week in fewer days

*Some options may require completion of probationary period.  The Commission requires all employees to establish PA residency within 6 months of hire and to maintain PA residency, regardless of Flexible Work Options. 

Job Purpose and Summary

This position is responsible for supervising the maintenance of data in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system which is designed to supply large quantities of a wide variety of supplies, materials, and equipment for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) with the goal of maintaining adequate stock levels based on historical information, recent trends and knowledge of inventory gains and losses. Work is performed with independence and reviewed by a manager for direction, end results and conformance with established policies and objectives. Supervision is exercised over lower-level specialists.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Supervises, plans, and organizes the Inventory Control unit operations and staff functions, including performance management, training, and review of work product.

Reviews and verifies material master data for all materials which are procured, inventoried, and issued is maintained and accurate. Receives and reviews requests to create and maintain material master items.  Provides reports and product lists for bids.

Conducts daily reviews and inventory analysis. Authorizes intra-district or inter-district transfer of inventory when economically advantageous. Determines appropriate inventory levels and approves new product purchases.

Assists with scheduling and conducting cycle counts at warehouse and section locations. Serves as a back-up supervisor for warehousing operations when needed. 

Makes recommendations for the disposal of surplus/obsolete materials and equipment and coordinates this process. Participates in the development, tracking, and analyzing of performance metrics.

Leads and coordinates the sale of surplus/obsolete materials and equipment. Coordinates with PTC personnel and the approved auction company to ensure compliance with legal and PTC requirements and policies.

Assists buyers with evaluation of bid responses, including reviewing bids for compliance with product specifications and testing of sample products. Coordinates field pilot programs and new materials.

Compiles, verifies, and reports periodic statistical information to management regarding trends. Forecasts future or seasonal needs.

Maintains data within the materials management module to ensure compliance with inventory cycles, organizational philosophy and to verify adequate inventory levels of supplies, materials, and equipment.
    
Identifies, documents, and reconciles discrepancies in the system; adjusts as required.

Obtains lead time and pricing data from purchasing staff to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained without excessive inventory investment.  

Provides guidance and training to PTC users regarding establishing proper order quantities, shopping carts and other system-related procedures/processes.

Conducts reviews and makes recommendations regarding system-wide material standardization.     

Prepares correspondence relative to purchasing problems, keeps purchasing records and creates reports. Assists with developing solutions to specific problem areas.

Serves as a liaison with vendors and various PTC person