Inventory Planner II

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics; or other related field, plus two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License, if required for the position
• If required for position, legally mandated training must be completed within 1 year of employment.

Notes to Applicants

Working with Austin Water provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

This position may be required to work at any of the following locations:

• Davis Water Plant - 3500 W. 35th Street, Austin TX 78731
• Ullrich Water Plant - 100o Forest View Drive, Austin TX 78746
• Handcox Water Plant - 6800 Ranch Road 620 N, Austin, TX 78726
• Hornsby Bend WWTP - 2210 S FM 973, Austin, Texas 78725
• South Austin Regional WWTP (S.A.R) - 1017 Fallwell Lane, Austin TX 78617
• Walnut Creek WWTP - 7113 FM 969, Austin TX 78724
• South First Service Center - 3616 1st Street, Austin TX 78704
• Glen Bell Service Center - 3907 S. Industrial Dr., Austin TX 78744
• North Service Center - 9001 W. Koenig Ln, Austin TX 78756 and 2605 A Reeves Circle Austin, TX 78741
• Tim Louviere Service Center - 6301 Harold Ct Bldg B, Austin TX 78721
• Webberville Service Center - 7113 FM 969, Austin TX 78724
• Govalle - 911 Linger Lane, Austin TX 78721

Please note: This position requires the ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, climb, kneel, crawl and lift/carry up to fifty (50) pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A resume is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers.

If you are selected to interview:
Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job - specifically Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word - will be assessed through skills testing with a required minimum passing score of 70%.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications
• If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• A criminal background investigation is required.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
• Austin Water must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.

Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$28.04 - $34.34
Hours
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday with limited flexibility. Other hours as business needs require.
Job Close Date 07/08/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location See Notes to Applicants Preferred Qualifications

• Utility experience and/or experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience utilizing a computerized inventory management system.
• Experience in planning and inventory control logistics, and researching hard-to-find parts and/or appropriate replacement options when needed.
• Effective customer service skills with internal and external customers and vendors, and the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make appropriate decisions independently.
• Budget monitoring experience, including managing multiple purchase requests that may occur at one time.
• Contract management and monitoring experience, to include initiating new contracts.
• Strong experience leading and training others.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Manages stock levels of inventory by applying advanced inventory control techniques; monitoring and updating stock item forecasts, minimum and maximum stock levels, and replenishment lead times; coordinates stock level adjustments with stakeholders. Manages customer materials requirements by preparing complex spreadsheets that analyze customer requirements versus supply chain materials availability; acts as single point of contact for materials availability issues, provides updates of materials availability to stakeholders. Recommends improvements to inventory management processes by identifying critical path areas; communicates and coordinates corrective actions with stakeholders. Maintains, evaluates, and analyzes inventory management data by generating inventory reports for stakeholders including inventory turnover, customer service rate, stock out, and critical stock items status; recommends actions to maximize return on investment and materials availability. Recommends and performs enhancements to inventory management systems and participates in evaluation and selection of new systems by writing specifications and system requirements; coordinates system enhancements and needs for new capabilities with information technology support teams; coordinates and performs testing of enhancements and new systems. Initiates the review of inventory management procedures, guidelines and processes. Manages and updates inventory system data integrity by performing adjustments to system parameters and develops procedures for data maintenance. Manages inventory based on system data and recommends removal of idle and obsolete stock with stakeholders. Writes and/or contributes to technical specifications and scopes of work required for procurement of materials for inventory replenishment and to fulfill customer requirements.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of fundamental inventory control and advanced planning techniques and systems.
• Knowledge of fundamental inventory management processes and best practices.
• Skill in preparing inventory management processes, procedures and policies.
• Skill in oral and/or written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in technical writing and testing of inventory planning systems.
• Ability to perform detailed work in an accurate and organized manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Inventory Planner II are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics; or other related field, plus two (2) years of relevant experience. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have using a computerized or automated inventory management system?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 4 years
• 4 or more years

* How many years of experience do you have in planning and inventory control logistics?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 4 years
• 4 or more years

* Do you have experience researching and sourcing goods and services? Please choose all that apply from the list below.

• No experience researching and sourcing goods and services.
• Experience researching and sourcing goods and services from contracts.
• Experience researching and sourcing goods and services from Amazon, eBay, Home Depot or similar platforms.
• Experience researching and sourcing goods and services from Vendors/Manufacturer’s website.

* Please choose which of the following you have experience with. Select all that apply.

• Solving problems and making independent decisions.
• Communicating technical problems/solutions to a non-technical audience.
• Working in an environment with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• None of the above.

* How many years of experience do you have monitoring multiple contracts and budgets and working with vendors to resolve invoicing or other contract issues?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 4 years
• 4 or more years

* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver License or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check.

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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