Inventory Control Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, four years of directly related experience in materials management, receiving, purchasing, and/or inventory control, and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience in materials management of maintenance and building repair supplies is highly preferred.

The University of South Alabama’s Facilities Inventory Stockroom is seeking to hire an Inventory Control Coordinator. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

• Purchases materials for maintenance, contract, and project work requests.
• Works with Accountants to reconcile and resolve discrepancies with inventory balance.
• Delivers exception in stock, while balancing stock levels on all warehouse items to support the University’s success.
• Coordinates invoicing, material charges, receiving, purchases, payments, inventory control, and various reports for Facilities stockroom.
• Performs daily, monthly, and/or quarterly inventory of warehouse and storage areas which may require climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, and using a ladder.
• Assists the Central Receiving Coordinator in working with delivery drivers to take possession of deliveries, ensuring items are picked up/delivered to departments within 48 hours of delivery to Warehouse, verifying the accuracy of items received with items ordered, classifying newly purchased inventory, etc.
• Assists in monitoring rental areas to ensure areas do not possess any prohibited items, contact is made with departments annually to walkthrough rental area, that keys are returned at the conclusion of rental period, etc.
• Assists the Facilities Accountant in preparing purchase order requisitions for inventory and supplies.
• Provides daily, monthly, and/or quarterly inventory reports.
• Assists in issuing inventory items to customers as either sales order, work order, or parts transfer using a computerized system.
• Interacts by telephone, letter, email or in person with vendors and University departments.
• Utilizes a forklift and pallet jack to move inventory.
• Moves items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Assigns duties and checks work of lower level staff.
• Utilizes a University vehicle in transporting materials and supplies.
• Maintains stockroom in a clean and orderly manner, to include cleaning and dusting shelves, walls and floors.
• Follows all physical security and safety guidelines for overhead storage, proper use of PPE and equipment.
• Maintains a professional business outlook and represents the University’s core values at all times.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employees earn paid time off (PTO) as they work. PTO can be used for vacation, holidays, sick days and personal days. Each year, employees can choose to cash out up to 80 hours of available PTO the following calendar year.

Health Insurance

New employees health, dental, and pharmacy benefits are effective the first day of the month following hire date.

Short Term Disability

This free benefit provides income support for those who are out of work for a medical reason such as illness, accident, or maternity. After a fifteen day waiting period, it provides 60 percent wage replacement.

Life Insurance

USA Health provides a free term life insurance policy for our employees based on annual salary. Policies for spouse and dependents are also included. Additional coverage can be purchased for employee, spouse and dependents.

Education Benefit

University of South Alabama offers a credit on tuition each semester for employees, spouse, and dependents after just six months of employment.

Retirement Plan

USA Health offers a 5% matching retirement account and other non-matching account choices. Included with this benefit is a free individual session with a financial planner.

Memberships and Events

Employees can join USA’s state-of-the‑art recreation center for a nominal fee. USA football season tickets are available at a discount, and employees can attend all other USA sporting events for free.

Student Loan Forgiveness

As an employee of a government or not‑for‑profit organization, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education.