Inventory Control Specialist II

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly market analysis

Bonus eligibility

Retirement plan contributions (403(b)

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Earned Wage Access

Paid Time Off and sick days

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition and certification assistance

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist in the Store Room to fill and distribute department and emergency orders, level PAR inventories daily, and support back-order management.

The role requires a High School Diploma, BMVL driving eligibility, and BLS/AED training within 90 days. Weekend/on-call coverage and warehouse teamwork are essential to ensure smooth hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure: BMVL and eligibility to drive.
• BLS/AED training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily PAR leveling in departments using hand-held computers to scan items and replenish.
• Fills and distributes emergency orders and par level replenishment; manages back orders.
• Weekend on-call and off-hours coverage for warehouse functions.
• Assists in determining inventory levels using the perpetual system.
• Maintains shelf labeling and organized medical/surgical supply environment.
• Ensures materials handling equipment is safe and functional.
• Rotates inventory to prevent expirations; moves large items with pallet jacks/roll lifts.
• Delivers IV solutions to Pharmacy and stores daily.
• Collaborates with nursing leadership to adjust PAR levels and ordering.
• Maintains barcode labeling in PAR areas.
• Fills in for Distribution Driver when needed.
• Completes downtime counts and annual physical inventory.

Education

High School Diploma

BLS/AED training

Job description

Current Employees:

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Department:

Store Room

Shift/schedule:

Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Materials Manager. The Inventory Control Specialist's primary job function is to fill and distribute departmental orders and emergency orders, utilizing hand held computers to PAR level all supplies at hospital daily, and manages daily back order process through ORMED's back order audit system. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

Licensure:

• BMVL required (Must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC insurance carriers)
• BLS/AED training course within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

• Warehouse inventory control experience preferred.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Performs daily PAR leveling activities in the departments (Surgery, nursing units, ED, RT) by utilizing hand held computers to scan appropriate items and determine quantity and replenish.
2. Fills and distributes emergency orders, department orders, and par level replenishment and manages back orders.
3. Weekend on-call and off-hours to cover essential warehouse functions.
4. Assists in determining inventory levels based on usage through perpetual system.
5. Creates and maintains shelf labeling for stocked inventories.
6. Maintains a clean and organized medical/surgical supply environment at warehouse and maintains a clean utility room and area serviced.
7. Assures all materials handling equipment is maintained in a safe and proper working condition.
8. Rotates inventory in warehouse and every department serviced to avoid expired products. Returns slow moving items to keep inventory moving and not tie up shelves.
9. Operates hospital computerized postage system daily.
10. Certified to use motorized pallet jack and roll lifts to move large items.
11. Responsible for all SOMC off-site file storage. Utilizes in-house record storage application to add files as needed and purge when appropriate.
12. Delivers IV solutions to Pharmacy and puts away daily.
13. Utilizes Sxanpro inventory management system for scanning PAR level areas to manage expiration dates and item recalls.
14. Collaborates with Nurse Managers and other clinical leadership to adjust PAR levels and stocking / ordering preferences. May use independent judgment to recommend PAR level adjustments.
15. Responsible for maintaining barcode labeling in all PAR areas.
16. Assists Distribution Coordinators when needed.
17. Conducts downtime cycle counts of warehouse inventory.
18. Performs annual physical inventory.
19. Fills in for Distribution Driver if needed.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

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