This is professional work assisting in the purchasing process associated with the Animal Nutrition Center as well as providing exceptional customer service through engagement while creating friendly and positive interactions with all guests and co-workers.
CORE DUTIES:
- Assists in the purchasing process associated with Animal Nutrition: researches product/material specifications, research vendors, participate in creating new food contracts, sends Request for Quotes (RFQ's) to vendors on associated County contracts.
- Performs clerical activities such as submitting and filing of invoices.
- Assists with receiving materials to the nutrition center; operates forklift and pallet jack to move/organize materials throughout the warehouse.
- Maintains the accounting, purchasing, inventory and other food item records; monitors stock and usage levels; manages logs for temperature and tracking lot numbers.
OUR MISSION:
- “We inspire people through engaging experiences to preserve nature in South Florida and across the globe.”
- Maintains records for food safety protocols, rules, regulations, policies and procedures that are in accordance with AZA, USDA and OSHA standards.
- Maintains a database for tracking purchases; answers vendor inquiries and follows up on overdue payments.
- Prepares and researches the cost of capital equipment requests; provides recommendations for purchases, repairs and facility operations for the zoo’s animal nutrition facility.
- Performs other related tasks as requested.
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:
- Professionally represent Zoo Miami, PROS and Miami-Dade County at all times and maintain current knowledge of the Zoo and its offerings.
- Must maintain a positive attitude and be an exceptional team member that can provide support across all departmental functions.
- Must promote teamwork and facilitate the communication and working relationship across all departments.
- Must be willing to work with a variety of diverse people in order to provide exceptional customer service to our guests.
- Remain calm under stressful situations and be able to handle emergency situations as needed.
KNOWLDEGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES (KSAs):
- Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, departmental officials, and the general public.
- Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff members or customers.
- Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software.
- Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database and word processing software.
- Ability to meet and deal effectively with the general public.
- Ability to use tact and good judgment when dealing with the public.
- Ability to identify existing and potential problems.
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
- Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to listen and comprehend instructions and guidelines.
- Ability to communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, and other external sources.
- Ability to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in person or in writing.
Experience Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of experience in the receipt, storage, and inventory of materials to include experience operating materials handling equipment are required.
Perks
- This is a full time position with excellent benefits with Miami-Dade County.
Salary
- $35,306.75 - $58,574.73
