Inventory Control Agent

About MassDevelopment:

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MassDevelopment), the state’s development finance agency and land bank, works with businesses, nonprofits, banks, and communities to stimulate economic growth across the Commonwealth. During FY2021, MassDevelopment financed or managed 416 projects generating investment of more than $1.86 billion in the Massachusetts economy. These projects are estimated to create or support 6,578 jobs and build or preserve 1,909 housing units.

About Devens:

Set in Central Massachusetts, Devens is a 4,400-acre self-contained, growing community. Bordering the beautiful Nashua River, Devens is a carefully planned environment where residential neighborhoods and open space coexist with a diverse business community. Managed by MassDevelopment, Devens has been recognized as a national model for military base reuse. For more information about Devens, please visit www.devenscommunity.com. 

Why join our team?

MassDevelopment is committed to achieving three goals: stimulating business, driving economic growth, and helping communities across Massachusetts. Join our team of dedicated professionals to help drive our mission and make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. MassDevelopment fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages all qualified applicants, including people of color, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities, to apply.

Our total rewards package offers many generous benefits, including:

• Premium Medical and Dental Coverage
• Employer Contributions to Retirement Savings Plans
  • 7.5% employer contribution into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan; 457(b) (with employer match up to 5%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parenting Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Fitness/Wellness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement
• Matching Gifts

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Job Summary:

MassDevelopment is accepting applications for an Inventory Control Agent in our Devens Department of Public Works & Recreation (DPW). 

Under the direction of the DPW Director, the Inventory Control Agent oversees all property and equipment purchase functions within the Devens Department of Public Works & Recreation including contract administration, procurement, maintenance records management, and other duties as assigned in support of the department operations.

Essential Functions: 

• Develop inventory controls for all property owned by MassDevelopment.
• Count material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies in stock and post totals to inventory records.
• Prepare reports such as inventory balance, price lists, and shortages.
• Stock and issue materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Compile data from sources such as contracts, purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and accounting reports to maintain inventory, purchasing, shipping, or other records.
• Create assets and parts in Work Order System.
• Compare nomenclature, stock numbers, authorized substitutes, and other listed information with catalogs, manuals, parts lists, and similar references to verify accuracy of requisitions and shipping orders.
• Keep an up-to-date library of catalogs, brochures, current price lists, and supply information.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain price quotes and delivery information.
• Provide tracking of all purchases to ensure we work within allocated operating and capital budgets.
• Comply with warehouse environment safety rules and regulations, and attend internal and outside safety seminars and courses, as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years related experience, or a combination of training and experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Positive customer-centric focus, with ability to effectively interact with the public.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of inventory control software programs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Valid Massachusetts Class 1C, Hoisting Engineers license, or ability to obtain within six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CDL license a plus.
• Massachusetts Class 2A, Hoisting Engineers license a plus.
• Bilingual a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MassDevelopment is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.

Interested candidates should click on the link below to apply:

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