Inventory Control Specialist 2

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

15d • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Inventory Control Specialist 2 to join our Finance team. This role plays an important part in supporting OOD’s mission to empower Ohioans with disabilities by ensuring that our statewide inventory system runs smoothly and efficiently. As an Inventory Control Specialist, you will coordinate and manage OOD’s asset inventory across all locations. This includes assigning asset numbers, tagging incoming equipment, and verifying inventory accuracy through physical counts and documentation reviews. You will enter and maintain data in the asset management system, ensuring compliance with agency standards and timelines. Your work will help keep our operations running effectively and support the services we provide to individuals with disabilities. In this position, you will also prepare reports and maintain records for state, federal, and internal audits. You’ll monitor compliance with regulations, assist during audits, and recommend improvements to inventory procedures. Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills are important as you resolve inventory issues and suggest corrective actions when needed. Additional responsibilities include providing administrative support, scheduling meetings, drafting correspondence, and maintaining spreadsheets for specialized equipment and office keys. You will collaborate with staff across divisions and occasionally assist with fleet management tasks. The role also involves coordinating the movement and disposal of surplus property, following safety practices, and operating equipment such as handcarts and pallet jacks. Travel is required, and a valid driver’s license is necessary. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of inventory control practices and safety procedures, along with skills in Microsoft Office and other computer applications. Strong attention to detail, organizational ability, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

• 9 months experience as Inventory Control Specialist, 64551.
• 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 of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above
• Records Management
• Attention to Detail
• Organizing and Planning
• Responsiveness
• Time Management
• Written Communication
• Administrative Support/Services
• Clerical and Data Entry
• Program Management
• Purchasing
• Stores
• Inventory
• knowledge of inventory control practices and safety procedures
• skills in Microsoft Office and other computer applications
• valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage OOD’s asset inventory across all locations.
• Assign asset numbers, tagging incoming equipment, and verifying inventory accuracy through physical counts and documentation reviews.
• Enter and maintain data in the asset management system, ensuring compliance with agency standards and timelines.
• Prepare reports and maintain records for state, federal, and internal audits.
• Monitor compliance with regulations, assist during audits, and recommend improvements to inventory procedures.
• Resolve inventory issues and suggest corrective actions when needed.
• Provide administrative support, scheduling meetings, drafting correspondence, and maintaining spreadsheets for specialized equipment and office keys.
• Collaborate with staff across divisions and occasionally assist with fleet management tasks.
• Coordinate the movement and disposal of surplus property, following safety practices, and operating equipment such as handcarts and pallet jacks.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed