APD - Inventory Specialist

Position open until 8/18/2026

Salary: $37,856.00 annually

General Description and Classification Standards

The Inventory Specialist assists the supervisor with the inventory, accountability, storage, and safeguard of warehouse merchandise for the City of Atlanta; maintains records of all inventory and produces inventory reports for the Inventory Manager.

Supervision Received

This position will work under the direct supervision of the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) Asset Accountability Management Director. Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively with a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

• Counts all warehouse inventory and supplies.
• Inventory all merchandise on a periodic basis.
• Maintain computerized and manual files for tracking inventory.
• Reports on all discrepancies to the inventory manager.
• Operate electronic and other equipment needed to carry out job functions and responsibilities.
• Locates and removes expired or defective merchandise from the inventory.
• Works with the warehouse manager to brainstorm ways to reduce inventory discrepancy and possible theft or “shrink.”
• Uses computerized inventory software to record, track, and maintain all inventory-related data.
• Assists employees in the warehouse when necessary.
• Assists in the organization of the warehouse.
• Processes daily, weekly, and monthly reports of inventory statistics.
• Must be flexible to work beyond normal work hours and work week.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment as assigned by the supervisor.
May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.