Job Description:

Blue Water Thinking is seeking an experienced and dedicated Inventory Specialist to join our team, supporting a large project at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Inventory Specialist will perform tasks related to the movement, restocking, and accounting of items stored in various locations, ensuring accurate records and maintaining inventory integrity for the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks related to the movement, restocking, and accounting of inventory items stored in various locations.
• Compile and maintain records, identify types of supplies, and suggest re-order points for revolving stock.
• Maintain inventories of drugs and supplies, stock shelves, rotate stock, and check the expiration dates of pharmaceuticals.
• Fill and stock medications in various automated devices and storage locations.
• Operate various types of pharmacy automation, including Autofill devices, Baker Cells, Kalish cells, A-frames, repackaging equipment, and electronic scales.
• Read computer screens, use scanning equipment, and select specific drugs/products required to fill an order by name, strength, and National Drug Code (NDC) number.
• Ensure compliance with inventory management best practices and maintain accurate documentation.
• Lift and move supplies or equipment as necessary to maintain the flow of inventory.

Location: 4136 Carolina Commerce Parkway, Ladson, SC 29456

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• 4+ years of experience in inventory management or a related field.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Basic typing and PC computer skills.
• Must read, understand, speak, and write English fluently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 150 pounds on a rolling cart or pallet jack.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods (8-10 hours), stoop, reach upward, and perform repetitive motions as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with automated pharmacy systems and equipment.
• Familiarity with inventory management best practices in a healthcare or pharmaceutical environment.
• Previous experience in a government or VA environment.

Eligibility:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.

Compensation:

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

The proposed salary range for this position is $43,000 - $63,000 as a full-time employee or up to $42.40/hr. as a 1099 contractor.

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and a matching 401K plan.