Inventory Control Specialist

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:30AM-5:00PM. This role is located at 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, SC 29229.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain inventory control database of all tickets/requisitions completed. Assist supervisory staff in processing completed tickets/requisitions through appropriate inventory control system. Prepare necessary Service Level Reports for Medicare. Track/trend inventory usage and generate related reports used by multiple levels of staff and management across all lines of business.

• Maintain uniform supply and equipment inventory, ensuring sufficient inventory remains onsite for daily transportation/delivery and to meet all service level commitments for all lines of business. Ensure the distribution area remains organized, safe, and clean.

• Verify inventory upon receipt by validating items received against items ordered. Inspect condition of pallets/cartons to ensure only undamaged product is received. Reconcile UPS and FedEx weekly invoices, ensuring contractual rate schedules established through the BCBS Association are adhered to, and regulatory requirements are met. Ensure proper paperwork is forwarded to the purchasing department to ensure timely payment of all invoices.

• Assist in inventory system updates, modifications, and implementation in coordination with inventory system users, I/S and software developers to ensure the best product for BCBS. May update the corporate intranet web page as needed.

• May set up purchase orders, order office supplies for support staff, and prepare confirmations on a weekly basis for lines of business.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Required Work Experience: 2 Year-General shipping/receiving, inventory, or office experience in a production environment, including database/spreadsheet applications (experience with query and spreadsheet development).

• Required Training: Certified on the forklift within 90 days of hire.

• Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Coordinates delivery and receiving.

  • Coordinates production schedules

  • Maintains mail equipment

  • Manages inventories

  • Operates mail equipment

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes the Following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What To Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilitiesand protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email mycareer.help@bcbssc.comor call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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