Grineer_Obsidian's journey

Applied at distribution company for Inventory Coordinator

I recently faced a frustrating situation while trying to transition from a temp role to a permanent position at the distribution company where I've been working for the past 14 months through a staffing agency. My supervisor encouraged me to apply for a permanent Inventory Coordinator position that opened up in my department, as I was already doing the job with the same responsibilities and schedule as the permanent employees. I was excited about the opportunity and felt confident about my application. However, when I submitted my application, I encountered a strange question about whether I had ever been employed by the company. Since my paycheck comes from the staffing agency, I answered 'no.' I detailed my role on my resume, clearly stating that I was an Inventory Coordinator under contract through the agency. A week later, I received a rejection email stating they were moving forward with candidates whose experience more closely matched the position. I was disappointed but thought maybe they found someone with more experience. Then, my supervisor asked if I had applied, as he hadn't seen my name on the candidate list. After I showed him the rejection email, he was shocked and said it was ridiculous since I was already performing the job. He reached out to HR, and it turned out my application was processed as an external candidate, which is why it didn't meet some screening criteria that I still don't understand. The position is still open, and I'm currently training new hires, which adds to the frustration of being considered qualified enough to do the job every day but not enough to get an interview. Now I'm at a crossroads, wondering if I should push harder to have my application reconsidered or start looking for opportunities elsewhere. Has anyone else experienced this when trying to move from temp to permanent? I'm seeking advice on how to navigate this situation.