Inventory Control Specialist II - Parts Warehouse

  • CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC
  • North Charleston, South Carolina
  • Jun 29, 2024
Full Time Clerical and Administrative Support Public Health Purchasing and Warehouse
  • Salary: $16.26 - $21.31 Hourly USD

Job Description

Description

The successful Inventory Control Specialist II will be responsible for additional procurement duties and more complex
technical inventory.

HIRING HOURLY: $16.26 - $21.31

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
  • Maintains information center on hazardous chemicals and materials using HAZMAT guidelines to ensure proper storage and distribution as required by OSHA standards.
  • Assists in maintaining a clean and organized warehouse or storage area for parts and supplies.
  • Conducts research necessary to find parts for units to be repaired and place special orders.
  • Requisitions supplies and equipment, including obtaining quotes from vendors for competitive pricing.
  • Performs market analysis to determine inventory cost and availability.
  • Receives materials from vendors, verifies quantity, inspects condition, and routes materials to the inventory supply room accordingly.
  • Manages and maintains accurate records of all fleet inventory, including vehicles, equipment, parts, and supplies.
  • Monitors inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment of stock.
  • Operates County vehicle for picking up orders from vendors as needed.
  • Perform other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.


SUCCESS FACTORS:
  • Perform work in a safe manner complying with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and procedures while protecting self and all others from injury.
  • Create and participate in a team environment.
  • Take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making; identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information and specify alternate solutions that result in effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain good relationships with other County departments.
  • Attend workshops and training sessions and reviews materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas.Possess basic knowledge of automotive parts and strong attention to detail.
  • Embrace County standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all County and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.


Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma (or GED) required; and
  • Two (2) years or more of experience in a related field.
  • Must possess a valid SC Drivers license (or obtain within three (3) months of hire) and meet the requirements of the County's motor vehicle policy.
  • Additional training in HAZMAT handling and storage may be required.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Able to function productively in a standard office environment accessing cabinets, shelving, work areas and office equipment.
  • Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to fifteen (15) pounds occasionally.
  • Able to sit or stand for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as on computer screen(s).
  • Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (electronically and handwritten) in English.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
Climate controlled office with hazards typical to that environment.
Position may require travel within and outside of the County which imposes common travel hazards.
Standard work hours would be Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
May be designated to report to work during hazardous weather and other emergency conditions.Closing Date/Time:

Job Address

North Charleston, South Carolina United States View Map