Inventory Specialist

The mission of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933, the IRC has a presence in over 40 countries and 27 offices in the United States; the IRC leads the way from harm to home. IRC opened an office in Seattle in 1976 and provides a continuum of services including intensive case management, employment and economic empowerment services, immigration assistance, health and wellness programming, and education support to refugee and immigrant families in Washington State. IRC Seattle is committed to providing trauma-informed, equitable, and accessible services and maintaining and evolving a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

Job Overview:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Director for Operations, the Inventory Specialist is responsible for collecting, organizing, tracking, and disbursing in-kind resources and purchased inventory. The incumbent should maintain storage space, support procurement efforts, and satisfy recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

Qualifications - Major Responsibilities: - Manage on- and offsite storage of household goods and personal effects intended for distribution to IRC clients Label, organize, and track items, and ensure storage facilities are well-secured, clean, and properly maintained Carry out physical inventory counts as needed, recording timely and accurate data within IRC’s data management systems. - Maintain ongoing inventory based on supply lists and procurement forms. Provide regular reports to operations manager and complete bi-annual inventory checks, per IRC best practices. - Coordinate the daily operations of donation storage areas by stocking and supporting the distribution of in-kindgoods 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 recordkeeping 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 - Support procurement efforts by coordinating with vendors, managing supply lists, and tracking and communicating market prices. Inform management team of inventory-related needs. - Assist in training activities of volunteers and interns and prepare regular and ad hoc reports

- Other duties as assigned.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: DDO Other Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: Operations team, Resettlement Team, Employment Team, Anti-Trafficking Team, Immigration Team, Youth Program Team, New Roots Team, Immigration Team, Intensive Case Management Team, Volunteer Coordination, Finance Team. External: Volunteers, Interns, and Key Community partners

Working Environment: A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. Occasional domestic (non-local) travel required; up to 10%. 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.

IRC- leading the way from harm to home IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law Please Apply at http://www.rescue.org/careers