The Secretary of the Senate's Senate Stationery Room is seeking a Inventory Control Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date.

Duties

Receive, count, stock, transfer, and distribute merchandise using computer-based inventory control systems; verify packing slip information; physically remove merchandise from delivery vehicles and/or transport merchandise from loading docks to offsite warehouse as well as Hart Senate Office Building (HOB) warehouse; perform duties on-site and at off-site warehouse location. Move materials with assistance of hand truck, pallet jack, motorized pallet jack, and rider pallet jack. Prepare and deliver stock orders to Senate offices; obtain signatures confirming delivery of merchandise; and return signed delivery tickets to administrative area of Stationery Room for filing. Maintain stock of merchandise in Stationery Room; monitor stock levels and determine when to request additional stock from the HOB warehouse; coordinate transfer of merchandise from HOB warehouse to store; label merchandise and shelves; and organize store shelves to maximize storage and shopping efficiency. Monitor price changes and ensure new price labels are printed and posted properly and promptly. Update storage bin locations in both warehouses for stock items, consolidating stock items and rearranging physical locations to ensure that they are easily accessible. Perform cycle counts and weekly spot inventory counts. Ensure all palletized materials have approved material identification labels affixed. Identify damaged and incorrect items for vendor returns. Act as backup to Sales Associates. Assist customers with inquiries, purchases, and returns; ensure compliance with various purchase restrictions established by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; provide general information regarding available options; and resolve customers’ issues. Verify customers are Senate employees; process cash, credit, and Senate Account transactions accurately; provide customers with a receipt at time of purchase and notify customers of the Senate’s return policy. Maintain current knowledge of Stationery Room’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan; participate in periodic exercises and drills. Assist in other areas of Stationery Room as needed. As part of the Secretary’s customer service initiative (known as R.A.T.E.), provide all customers with the highest level of customer service.

Requirements

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa

Qualifications

Work requires a high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED), with one to three years of warehouse/retail experience; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of inventory, inventory descriptions, and physical warehouse locations. Basic knowledge of the Senate as an institution preferred, with a desire and willingness to learn more about the legislative process, as well as the history and operation of the Senate. Ability to follow departmental rules, regulations, procedures, and functions. Ability to operate a computer and computer-based inventory control system. Ability to deal with others using tact and diplomacy. Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service and resolve customer problems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to operate hand truck, pallet jack, motorized pallet jack and rider pallet jack, with certification, as required.

Education

See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.

Contacts

• Address Secretary of the Senate, Human Resources Hart Senate Building Washington, DC 20510
• Email: [email protected]