Stockkeeper (Supply Services)

**Our Story**:
Committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations, the Region of Waterloo is an inclusive, thriving and sustainable region of connected rural and urban communities with global reach. Our mission is to serve, engage and inspire, by delivering quality services to a diverse population of 630,000+, while creating a healthy, collaborative environment of learning, respect and innovation.

This is a place where employees are valued and recognized for their talents and contributions to our success. Our employees take pride in making a difference in people's lives through the work that we do. We are looking for people like you to help make it happen.

**The Role**:
Orders, receives, warehouses, issues, returns, ships, picks up and delivers goods; posts inventory transactions and maintains records; and monitors Regional fuel supply.

**Duties/Responsibilities**:
Orders, receives, and verifies shipments of inventory and non-inventory supplies, equipment, and parts (e.g., automotive, transit, hardware, janitorial, construction materials, traffic signs/signals, safety and clothing, office, fuel, emergency medical, pandemic, lab supplies), on a regular, emergency and rush basis. Identifies and records goods received, including partial orders, and warehouses, delivers, or follows up, as required. Monitors inventory levels. Generates purchase orders and submits with invoices to Accounts Payable. Participates in annual physical inventory. Investigates discrepancies with inventory system. Sources parts using multiple methods (e.g., online, phone). Performs cycle counting on a daily basis.
Processes inter-organizational and sub-inventory inventory transfers as required. Transfers and picks up parts and supplies from other Regional stockrooms and suppliers, as required. Notifies contact person of receipt and delivers parts.
Maintains delivery schedule for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly standing orders to Regional and Police facilities.
Rotates date-sensitive inventory (e.g., pandemic stock, chemicals) regularly to ensure products do not expire; removes expired inventory.
Packages and labels parts, supplies, and other items being shipped for repair, replacement, warranty, and return. Coordinates shipping for other program areas. Arranges for same, including obtaining authorization to return items, arranging transport, and preparing weigh bills. Completes credit return forms for returned parts.
Distributes parts and shop supplies at the counter and garage.
Monitors fuel dispensing system, and ensures adequate fuel levels at distribution sites. Activates or deletes vehicles and employee access. Investigates and resolves complaints regarding same.
Catalogues and numbers inventory. Arranges new stock items on shelves; re-arranges parts and supplies as required for efficient use of available space. Updates parts labels and locations. Informs supervisor or lead hand as required, of stock shortages, deviations from accepted inventory control system practices, obsolete stock, and orders. Obtains authorization from supervisor to order non-inventory items and add new items to inventory. Maintains filing system.
Assembles brake kits, first aid kits, and other supplies. Maintains a stock shelf of commonly used small items for ready access by staff.
Checks pricing and availability for non-inventory and inventory items; and places order or obtains approval.
Checks coolant and oil rooms and reports problems to appropriate staff.
Maintains Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in accordance with legislation. Maintains heavy machinery part books.
Receives and responds to general order inquiries; transfers or records messages as required.
Uses a forklift and electric pallet truck to receive and distribute materials (e.g., drums of oil, paint, culvert sections, catch basins, skids of glass beads, paper products, machine products) throughout the warehouse and building. Receives shipments for other program areas and arranges for pick up/delivery; and delivers, loads, and unloads skids.
Maintains accurate records and ensure security of physical inventory. Maintains equipment and a Regional vehicle in good working condition. Reports repair/replacement needs to supervisor.
Maintains a clean and organized parts room and inventory. Monitors and orders office/program supplies (e.g., pens, markers, tape, packaging material).
Regular contact with automotive/transit parts manufacturers and suppliers to source and order parts and supplies, research information, and follow up on shipping delays or discrepancies. Has contact with vendors to resolve quality control problems and warranty issues for defective materials.
Performs related duties, as assigned.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required**:
Knowledge of math, inventory components (e.g., turnover, cycle inventory, cycle counting, buffer stock, lead time, carrying costs, material requirement planning, sourcing);