Inventory Specialist - Purchasing & Warehouse

Inventory Specialist - Purchasing & Warehouse

Intercity Transit is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time, permanent Inventory Specialist position. This position will work the graveyard shift (Sunday - Wednesday 9 : 00pm - 7 : 30am) and will receive a 6% shift differential. The Inventory Specialist plays a key role in supporting operations through hands-on work with procurement, inventory, and financial reporting. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and want a dynamic role that combines office tasks with warehouse activity, we'd love to hear from you. It is an exciting time to join IT! Joining Intercity Transit means working for an agency whose mission is to provide and promote transportation choices that support an accessible, sustainable, livable, healthy and prosperous community.

As an Inventory Specialist, you will :

• Order and receive inventory, parts, supplies and equipment. Research and purchase unusual or hard to find goods and services. Work on special projects or maintenance campaigns. Collect and evaluate specific data on required specifications. Resource and evaluate best-value purchases.
• Coordinate distribution of parts and services for bus, auto, and facility and maintenance employees. Stock, maintain and organize inventory area. Assist with scheduled cycle counts.
• Analyze usage trends, set stock re-order levels and minimum / maximum stock levels. Reconcile losses and gains from differences in inventory audits to maintain inventory within acceptable limits. Advise Supervisor and implements efficient and cost-effective purchasing practices.
• Maintain computerized and manual files and purchasing records for the purpose of inventory, equipment, shipments, repairs and costs. Review Maintenance and Facility Work Orders to assure all parts are reconciled correctly within the system. Design and create inventory reports as needed.
• Source and purchase all spare and replacement vehicle keys.
• Maintain centralized shipping and receiving area. Unload freight with forklift. Process outbound shipping for Agency; picks up products from local vendors.
• Contact vendors and resolves inconsistencies in pricings, core changes, restocking charges, receipts, delivery charges, warranties and quality issues with vendors. Pursue, monitor, troubleshoot and expedites new item warranty claims as needed.
• When needed, oversees the delivery of diesel, gasoline, and lubricants and gathers and enters daily fueling data. Trains new delivery drivers on agency safety spill protocols.
• Crosstrain with the Purchasing and Payables Specialist in regard to Fuel and Credit Card reconciliation and weekly invoicing.

Are you the one we are looking for?

What's in it for you?

We would love for you to apply! Please submit a complete electronic application online at www.intercitytransit.com / employment. Your application package must include a cover letter and resume that clearly explains how you meet the qualifications of the position. Be advised, we will not consider incomplete applications. Intercity Transit's preferred method of communication is via email, so an accurate and active email address is essential. Completed applications must be received by 5 : 00pm on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Intercity Transit is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce. Intercity Transit does not discriminate in employment or service on the basis of race, creed, color, origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. We also take pride in being a drug free workplace. Note that Intercity Transit is subject to requirements of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and FR Part 40 & Part 655, which prohibits the use of marijuana at any time while employed by Intercity Transit.