Inventory Control Specialist II

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist II works under the supervision of the Materials Manager. The role fills and distributes departmental, emergency, and PAR-level replenishment orders; uses handheld computers to PAR-level supplies across hospital departments; and manages daily back orders through ORMED’s back order audit system. The position also supports warehouse inventory control, medical and surgical supply distribution, off-site file storage, and other assigned duties. This role serves departments including Surgery, nursing units, the Emergency Department, and Respiratory Therapy. It requires weekend on-call and off-hours coverage for essential warehouse functions. The specialist collaborates with Nurse Managers and other clinical leaders on PAR levels and stocking and ordering preferences, and may use independent judgment to recommend adjustments.

Requirements

High school diploma or successful completion of an equivalent high school examination.
BMVL required; must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC insurance carriers.
BLS/AED training course required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse inventory control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily PAR leveling in Surgery, nursing units, the Emergency Department, and Respiratory Therapy using handheld computers to scan items, determine quantities, and replenish supplies.
Fill and distribute emergency orders, department orders, and PAR-level replenishment; manage back orders.
Provide weekend on-call and off-hours coverage for essential warehouse functions.
Help determine inventory levels based on usage through the perpetual inventory system.
Create and maintain shelf labels for stocked inventory.
Keep the medical/surgical supply warehouse, clean utility room, and serviced areas clean and organized.
Ensure materials-handling equipment is maintained in safe, proper working condition.
Rotate inventory in the warehouse and serviced departments to prevent product expiration; return slow-moving items to keep inventory moving and avoid tying up shelves.
Operate the hospital computerized postage system daily.
Use motorized pallet jacks and roll lifts to move large items.
Manage SOMC off-site file storage, using the in-house record storage application to add files and purge them when appropriate.
Deliver IV solutions to Pharmacy and put them away daily.
Use the Sxanpro inventory management system to scan PAR areas and manage expiration dates and item recalls.
Collaborate with Nurse Managers and other clinical leadership to adjust PAR levels and stocking and ordering preferences; recommend PAR adjustments when appropriate.
Maintain barcode labeling in all PAR areas.
Assist Distribution Coordinators when needed.
Put away stock carts daily.
Conduct downtime cycle counts of warehouse inventory.
Perform annual physical inventory.
Fill in for the Distribution Driver when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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.
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.
Other benefit offerings.