University of South Alabama hiring Inventory Control Coordinator – 007351 in Mobile, AL

Position Number 007351

Position Title Inventory Control Coordinator – 007351

Division Finance and Administration

Department 173910 – Facilities Inventory Stockroom

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, four years of directly related experience in materials management, receiving, purchasing, and/or inventory control, and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in materials management of maintenance and building repair supplies is highly preferred.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Facilities Inventory Stockroom is seeking to hire an Inventory Control Coordinator. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

• Purchases materials for maintenance, contract, and project work requests.
• Works with Accountants to reconcile and resolve discrepancies with inventory balance.
• Delivers exception in stock, while balancing stock levels on all warehouse items to support the University’s success.
• Coordinates invoicing, material charges, receiving, purchases, payments, inventory control, and various reports for Facilities stockroom.
• Performs daily, monthly, and/or quarterly inventory of warehouse and storage areas which may require climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, and using a ladder.
• Assists the Central Receiving Coordinator in working with delivery drivers to take possession of deliveries, ensuring items are picked up/delivered to departments within 48 hours of delivery to Warehouse, verifying the accuracy of items received with items ordered, classifying newly purchased inventory, etc.
• Assists in monitoring rental areas to ensure areas do not possess any prohibited items, contact is made with departments annually to walkthrough rental area, that keys are returned at the conclusion of rental period, etc.
• Assists the Facilities Accountant in preparing purchase order requisitions for inventory and supplies.
• Provides daily, monthly, and/or quarterly inventory reports.
• Assists in issuing inventory items to customers as either sales order, work order, or parts transfer using a computerized system.
• Interacts by telephone, letter, email or in person with vendors and University departments.
• Utilizes a forklift and pallet jack to move inventory.
• Moves items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Assigns duties and checks work of lower level staff.
• Utilizes a University vehicle in transporting materials and supplies.
• Maintains stockroom in a clean and orderly manner, to include cleaning and dusting shelves, walls and floors.
• Follows all physical security and safety guidelines for overhead storage, proper use of PPE and equipment.
• Maintains a professional business outlook and represents the University’s core values at all times.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 05/29/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days Monday – Friday

Working Hours 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular