Inventory Control Specialist; Department Of Facilities Management

inventory control specialist (department of facilities management)

job summary

oversee merchandise assets and warehouse operations. Responsible for maintaining accurate records of inventory, addressing inquiries, and handling routine issues. Utilize electronic tracking systems to monitor inventory, surplus items, and property stored in warehouses. Oversee the receipt and distribution of materials to county facilities, ensuring timely delivery. Collaborate with record management staff to coordinate document retention and disposal processes.

• graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or higher is required.
• two (2) years in the management of warehouse materials and inventory, or directly related experience is required.
• an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.

candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the notice of job opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the bureau chief of bhr (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

degrees awarded outside the united states (except those awarded in one of the united states territories and canada) must be credentialed by the world education services (wes), educational credential evaluators (ece), or a national association of credential evaluation (naces) member organization.

• ability to prepare and maintain operating records and other reports, such as materials used and work schedules.
• knowledge of microsoft word, excel, and inventory software products.
• knowledge of warehousing and inventory practices and procedures, and knowledge of moving equipment and various hand tools.
• ability to coach others regarding their work and outputs in safe work practices and in the operation of pallet lifts/ four-wheeled dollies.
• ability to provide moderate-level insight, advice, and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
• ability to operate as a team player and communicate specialized knowledge to team members, managers, and external stakeholders.
• knowledge of moderately complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.

sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

• meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• identify themselves as a veteran on their employment application by answering yes to the question “are you a military veteran?”
• attach a copy of their dd 214, dd 215 or ngb 22 (notice of separation) at time of application filing. If you have multiple dd 214s, 215s, or ngb 22s, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the department of transportation (before 911) or the department of homeland security (after 911).

• medical, dental, and vision
• basic term life insurance
• pension plan
• deferred compensation program
• employee assistance program
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• voluntary benefits
• you may qualify for the public service loan forgiveness program (pslf)
• salary range: $75,704 - $83,570
• this position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

cook county government is an equal employment opportunity (“eeo”) employer. Cook county prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic…