OMI Inventory Control Clerk

As a nationally accredited program with a strong educational
mission within The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, the Office of
the Medical Investigator (OMI) investigates deaths occurring throughout New
Mexico that are sudden, violent, untimely, unexpected, or unexplained. As a
special program within the Department of Pathology, OMI determines the cause
and manner of death and provides formal death certification.

The Office of the Medical Investigator is
seeking an Inventory Control Clerk to join our team. This position plays a
critical role in supporting daily operations by maintaining accurate inventory
records, receiving and distributing supplies, managing inventory control
systems, and ensuring essential materials are available to support OMI's
mission. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, organized, and
committed to accuracy and follow-through.

The successful candidate will have
experience working with inventory systems, data entry, receiving processes, and
administrative documentation. Knowledge of medical terminology, autopsy-related
language, or healthcare inventory processes is helpful but not required. This
is a highly active and physically demanding position requiring frequent
movement throughout the facility, regular standing and walking, lifting,
carrying, and relocating inventory and supplies. The position requires the
ability to safely handle materials weighing in excess of 50 pounds, including
moving, stocking, organizing, and transporting inventory items as needed. The
successful candidate must be comfortable performing hands-on inventory duties
in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

The Inventory Control Clerk must also be
able to work in an environment where exposure to graphic sights, strong odors,
and sensitive circumstances related to forensic investigations may occur.
Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to work effectively in an
emotionally challenging environment are essential.

OMI is a 24/7 facility, work on holidays and weekends may
be required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming supplies, equipment, materials, and case-related items to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with OMI requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory records by properly cataloging, labeling, documenting, and updating items within the designated inventory management system.
• Monitor stock levels of critical supplies and materials, identify inventory shortages, and initiate replenishment requests to support uninterrupted 24/7 operations.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and coordinate inventory replenishment activities in accordance with UNM purchasing procedures, departmental policies, and budget guidelines.
• Verify delivered quantities and item conditions against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation; investigate and resolve discrepancies as appropriate.
• Organize, stock, and maintain secure storage areas to ensure inventory is protected, accessible, and efficiently managed.
• Track and document the movement, assignment, and location of equipment, supplies, and other departmental assets.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and periodic physical inventories; reconcile variances and assist in maintaining accurate inventory records.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
• Clerical, word processing, and/or office skills.
• Knowledge of university invoicing procedures.

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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.