INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST 1

 DEFINITION 

 Under supervision of a supervisory official, reviews and analyzes
 inventory systems, surveys document flow and control and provides
 recommendations  on inventory systems and practices;  does  other
 related work.

 NOTE: The  examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Reviews department inventory practices and procedures and makes
 suggestions for improvements.

 Reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of complex current
 operating inventory systems and makes recommendations concerning
 performance standards, need for more analysis of shelf inventory,
 and proper document control.

 Verifies actual inventory of items against manual or electronic records.

 Evaluates and advises a stock location of the need for any
 preparation required prior to the pending inventory count, which
 includes contracting specific locations, preparing records, and
 coordinating inventory counts with data processing.

 Maintains records of invoices, receipts, requisitions and other
 inventory documents.

 Reviews receiving reports, withdrawal, transfer and other
 inventory documents for accuracy.

 Compiles and records inventory information and prepare reports.

 May prepare routine correspondence.

 Reviews and analyzes errors; makes suggestions to reduce error
 rates.

 Makes pre-inventory preparations.

 May make recommendations on the amount and types of items 
 to be kept in stock, based on an analysis of inventory records
 and seasonal needs.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and computerized information systems 
 used by the agency, office or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 Four (4) years of experience having responsibility for implementing  
 an inventory control system, including processing, storing, shipping, 
 receiving and documentation, in a public or private agency.

 LICENSE:

 Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
 New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge  of the techniques used in the storage and distribution
 of supplies and equipment.

 Knowledge of inventory control methods and procedures.

 Knowledge of recordkeeping procedures.

 Ability to organize assigned work and develops effective work
 methods.

 Ability to review and evaluate inventory systems.

 Ability to verify inventory counts.

 Ability to compile information and maintain records.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic  and/or
 manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
 as acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
 If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
 the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which
are different work week or work month of the job class title:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
50492
S
C
40
16
N/A
A17
-
59969
S
C
35
16
N/A
A15
-

This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

MCK   09/11/1999