POSITION SUMMARY :

This position is responsible for the receipt, movement, storage and dispositioning of company inventoried materials, instruments and non-stock supplies, performing and maintaining cycle counting activities, and supporting manufacturing and research and development departments with inventory and warehousing requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for processing and fulfilling internal material requests.
• Monitors and performs material dispositioning activities, including but not limited to scrap, transfers , and other inventory transactions
• Reviews and monitors laboratory supplies and floor stock inventory levels; replenishes as required.
• Interacts with purchasing, planning, and manufacturing groups to ensure appropriate inventory levels are met and appropriate space requirements are available.
• Monitors incoming material processing, delivery, and put-away activities and ensures accuracy and timely completion.
• Executes cycle counting activities, Investigates material discrepancies, develops and presents reconciliation solutions.
• Operates material handling equipment (e.g., forklift, pallet jack, hand trucks, etc.) to fulfill inventory requests from manufacturing and quality control.
• Issuing and transacting inventory to work orders, projects, and sales orders using ERP system
• Drives company vehicles, or assists in the delivery of materials to all corporate campus locations.
• Ensures inventory activities are performed according to documented standard operating procedures.
• Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements
• Some suggestions :

o Compose inventory summary reports

o Procurement of reagents (internal / external) and equipment

o Critically review records

o Present data and results to colleagues and managers

Provide day to day guidance to team members :

o Coordinate daily routine work for Incentory Control Specialists and ensure that duties are clearly defined and understood

o Serve as point of contact for inventory control team within the lab

o Lead the training of inventory control specialists to ensure they are fully proficient in inventory control processes

• Initiate and evaluate process improvements for inventory control
• Complete and revise appropriate documentation to support process and production procedures including data capture, forms, logbooks and inventory batch records

develop, revise and implement SOPs

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

High school diploma required

o Associate’s level degree or equivalent experience preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience with Inventory control and warehousing activities in a manufacturing and / or Life Science environment.

Valid driver’s license and company insurable driving record required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of material handling equipment, including, but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks
• Knowledge of ERP systems and MRP systems preferred
• Ability to operate / execute basic computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Office Suite

o The quantitative background to advance this knowledge on the job is expected

• Able to read and comprehend and inventory data and reports
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning and adhering to standard inventory / material handling techniques and safety precautions as presented
• Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills

o Effectively communicate issues / problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of inventory / shipping data

• Ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding manufacturing environment with changing priorities
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to use material handling equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to sit and stand for long periods. The individual is occasionally required to walk;

use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. This position requires moving / lifting up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This position is performed in a warehouse and manufacturing lab environments

o Certain tasks will require work to be performed in walk in cold rooms and freezers

Last updated : 2024-06-17