Calculated Hire · 6 days ago
Commodity Specialist
Garner, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCalculated Hire is seeking a Commodities Specialist / Commodities Technician to support Fleet Services operations. This role involves managing inventory and supply chain activities, ensuring inventory accuracy, and providing administrative support to maintenance operations.
Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Clare Lors
Responsibilities
Assist the Supervisor with all supply activities supporting the operation, maintenance, and repair of fleet transportation equipment
Manage inventory across assigned storerooms, including cycle counts, min/max evaluations, parts disposition, and inventory accuracy
Stock shelves and distribute materials across multiple storerooms; break down bulk orders for proper bin placement
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment to move inventory safely and efficiently
Maintain appropriate stock levels, ensuring a minimum 30-day supply for most items
Manage warranty parts, vendor returns, and recovery of obsolete inventory costs
Monitor and convert unused special-order (non-inventory) items into stocked inventory when applicable
Gather and kit parts for preventive maintenance (PM) and technician use
Receive purchased parts and update inventory records in Maximo
Manage inventory for mobile trucks, tire programs, and storm response vehicles (pre-deployment and post-return review)
Utilize Power BI and Maximo reports to monitor invoicing, purchase orders, and inventory accuracy
Assign new stock numbers and create detailed purchasing descriptions for new inventory items
Identify out-of-stock issues and collaborate with supervisors and Materials Management to resolve shortages
Work with auditors and supervisors to investigate and correct storeroom discrepancies
Review non-stock items with vendor sales representatives and share new product or technical information with supervision
Order non-stock items using manufacturer websites, schematics, and direct vendor communication to expedite delivery
Create purchase requisitions, review invoices, and prepare required documentation and reports
Coordinate freight pickups and returns for damaged or incorrect materials
Manage all aspects of fuel operations at assigned garages
Conduct periodic visits to outlying garages to assess inventory levels and evolving needs
Research, prepare, and process internal and external service invoices accurately and on time
Reconcile vendor accounts and fleet credit card expenses in expense management systems
Enter and manage garage employee timesheets in payroll systems
Process employee expense reports related to fleet and garage operations
Update service management systems (Maximo) with work orders, repairs, asset details, licensing, registration, inspections, and storm-related charges
Assist with preventive maintenance scheduling, asset reassignment, and custodian coordination
Support facilities requests for building and maintenance repairs
Provide administrative support to supervisors and technicians, including:
Travel scheduling
Systems and computer support
Onboarding new technicians
Mail processing
Conference and meeting scheduling
Ad hoc operational support as needed
Qualification
Required
Experience in inventory management and supply chain support
Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
Proficiency in using Power BI and Maximo for reporting and inventory management
Strong organizational skills to manage inventory across multiple storerooms
Ability to conduct cycle counts and evaluate min/max inventory levels
Experience in vendor coordination and procurement processes
Ability to manage fuel operations and assess inventory levels at garages
Strong administrative skills for processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and managing timesheets
Ability to provide administrative support to supervisors and technicians
Ability to work under general supervision and manage an irregular schedule
Company
Calculated Hire
Calculated Hire is a Staff Augmentation Entry Level Hiring Solutions Managed Services, Accounting Finance, Compliance Marketing, etc.
Founded in 2015
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase