Transportation District/Division Supply Specialist - Kanawha Co.

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-West-Virgini is seeking a Transportation District Supply Specialist to oversee storeroom operations, inventory control, and purchasing. You will coordinate with vendors and use digital tools to keep highway maintenance running smoothly.

This exempt, at-will role requires strong clerical experience in warehousing, a high school diploma, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in storeroom or warehouse operations; clerical duties in purchasing or timekeeping may be included.
• Ability to reconcile purchases and maintain transaction records per guidelines.
• Strong data management and reporting skills using digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Storeroom function: inventory control, receiving, issuing, material handling.
• Purchasing & procurement: source supplies, reconcile purchases, maintain records.
• Vendor relations: request quotes, place orders, resolve shipping issues, manage relationships.
• Data management & systems: use WV OASIS BI software to maintain inventory and generate reports.

Skills

Storeroom operations

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Data reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

wvOasis Financial and Business Intelligence software

Job description

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

District 1 is seeking a driven Transportation District Supply Specialist to keep our storeroom operations running at peak efficiency! In this key role, you will oversee inventory, coordinate directly with vendors, handle purchasing, and leverage modern digital tools to keep our highway maintenance and operations moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Storeroom Function: Assist with full-performance storeroom procedures, including inventory control, receiving, issuing, and material handling.
• Purchasing & Procurement: Source required supplies, reconcile purchases using a state P-Card, and maintain accurate transaction records in compliance with procurement guidelines.
• Vendor Relations: Communicate directly with vendors to request quotes, place orders, resolve shipping discrepancies, and manage ongoing supplier relationships.
• Data Management & Systems: Utilize wvOasis Financial and Business Intelligence software to maintain inventory, generate reports, and streamline operations.
• Analysis & Decision-Making: Evaluate operational scenarios, identify interrelationships between supply needs, and select appropriate workflows or materials.

Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications

TRAINING/EDUCATION

High school diploma or the equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a clerical capacity in connection with storeroom or warehouse operations, such as a stock clerk, inventory work, or handling materials; and/or experience in business operations such as bookkeeping, accounting, timekeeping, and purchasing.

Substitution: Successful completion of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university, related business school, or vocational training may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience through an established formula.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Promotional Only: Five (5) years as an hourly transportation worker with the Division of Highways.