Inventory Control Specialist ; PN

What You'll Do

The Office of Human Resources - Operations Management seeks an Inventory Control Specialist 2 with thorough knowledge of inventory control to ensure the department's equipment and supply needs are met.

• Coordinate, analyze and control statewide inventory for ODH and all grantees and sub‑grantee agencies (e.g., local health departments, Women, Infants & Children clinics, Sexually Transmitted Disease clinics)
• Maintain inventory database for equipment (e.g., OAKS, Service Now); update data on items received, assigned, shipped and/or salvaged
• Review invoices, purchase orders and packing slips to ensure correctness and accurate quantities delivered
• Develop, implement and enforce inventory control policies and procedures (e.g., asset management, fleet management, records management, copier management) and salvage disposal for ODH, grantees and sub‑grantees agencies
• Assist with preparation of documents and materials for mailing and processing
• Assist with delivery and pick up of various materials; loads and unloads vehicles; operates motorized vehicles to pick up and deliver items (e.g., records, mail, supplies) as necessary from various ODH locations
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information by telephone, mail, email, and Microsoft Teams
• Maintain communication with various ODH or other governmental agencies (e.g., Department of Administrative Services)
• Perform related administrative and clerical duties (e.g., prepare reports and correspondence; create spreadsheets; coordinate ordering/shipping with agency program staff/public; maintain neat, orderly work site)
• Transport and move items weighing up to 30 pounds

• 9 months experience as Inventory Control Specialist, 64551 or equivalent
• Or 18 months training or 18 months experience in inventory control AND 3 courses or 9 months experience in electronic data processing related to inventory control AND 1 course or 3 months experience in public relations
• Or equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment stated above
• Knowledge and experience with inventory control policies and procedures
• Experience in receiving materials from delivery vendors (e.g., verifying item counts, item receipt condition, system delivery confirmation and following proper storage procedures)
• Experience responding to inquiries and requests for information by telephone, mail, email and/or Microsoft Teams
• Experience communicating across multiple departments and working with external business partners
• Experience with inventory databases and Microsoft applications
• Experience driving a vehicle for deliveries and pick ups
• Experience in warehouse slotting and inventory placement

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. This is an hourly position with a pay range of 28 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.

Location:

Health Department Building, Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio.