Under the supervision and guidance of the Operations Manager, the Inventory Assistant is responsible for collecting, organizing, tracking, and disbursing in-kind resources and purchased inventory. The Inventory Assistant should maintain storage space, support procurement efforts, and satisfy recordkeeping and reporting requirements. They help to locate, pick up and, coordinate the distribution of furniture and household items to newly resettled families in Wichita, KS. They also assist in setting up apartments and purchasing required household items, maintaining IRC storage units, and securing new donation partners to provide for our clients. This role requires lifting and moving furniture when needed as part of the housing set up process and involves direct interaction with IRC clients and community partners.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·       Label, organize, and track items, and ensure storage facilities are well-secured, clean, and properly maintained

·       Manage on-and offsite storage of household goods and personal effects intended for distribution to IRC clients

·       Coordinate the daily operations of donation storage areas by stocking and supporting the distribution of in-kind goods in an organized manner.

·       Collaborate with colleagues and members of the community to safely load, unload, and disburse goods in strict accordance with IRC and donor requirements

·       Ensure accurate record keeping to account for and track incoming and outgoing inventory within IRC’s data management systems.

·       Streamline the collection of in-kind goods and distribution, in collaboration with the direct service team and to meet specific program requirements and targets

·       Secure in-kind donations of furniture, household supplies, and other client needs

·       Assist in the coordination of donation pickups from community members

·       Carry out household setups and purchases, including moving mattresses, furniture, and household goods

·       General office duties, and administrative support

·       Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Education:

·       High school diploma or GED preferred.

Work Experience:

·       Professional experience in business administration, supply chain, retail, not-for-profit, or similar field preferred.

·       Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

·       Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.

·       Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.

·       Ability to regularly lift ~50 lbs.

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.

·       Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.

·       Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

·       Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired (Spanish, Pashto, Dari, Swahili, French)

·       Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality. Ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRC’s work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives.

Working Environment:

·       A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.

·       May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. 

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