Specialist, Inventory

Overview

Position Summary:

Performs activities to monitor inventory and maintain control of merchandise or materials within a distribution center; evaluates inventory levels and notifies purchasing agent when reorders are necessary; may perform receiving, stocking, distributing, and packing in addition to inventory control tasks; maintains inventory records and prepares reports; assists in maintaining inventory accuracy by conducting or participating in regular inventory counts and through the use of standardized practices; maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the facility; receives, accounts for and stocks product; operates a forklift as required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining the perpetual balance inventory system by posting transactions from source documents
• Conducts transactions for inventory receipts, transfers, and returns
• Prepares and files or forwards supporting documentation for inventory transactions
• Assists in maintaining inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and location surveys
• Reviews inventory activity and recommends disposition of excess stock
• Participates in physical counts and reconciles physical counts with system records
• Researches inventory variances to determine and correct cause
• Maintains the inventory marking, labeling and location scheme for the facility
• Receives incoming stock, unloads trucks, and places stock in correct location
• Withdraws product from bulk storage and replenishes pick locations
• Performs general housekeepiong and keeps the distribution center clean, neat, safe and secure
• Demonstrates thoroughness with all work related activities
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
• Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, and Private Insurance regulations and requirements
• Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
  

Desired Outcomes

• Exercises appropriate cost control measures
• Maintains positive internal and external customer service relationships
• Maintains open lines of communication
• Plans and organizes work effectively and ensures its completion
• Meets all productivity requirements
• Demonstrates team behavior and promotes a team-oriented environment
• Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement
• Represents the organization professionally at all times
  
  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, and one year inventory experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to carry out detailed multi-step written or oral instructions; ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to managers, supervisors, or other employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Basic skills in the operation of a computer, computer printer, and standard Windows-based office software.
• Ability to operate a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, and other warehouse equipment .
  
  

Values

Values

Certainty -The lives of the individuals we serve depend on our ability to execute . We commit to doing this every day .

• Use appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive and collaborative team based on a foundation of trust and transparency . Deliver what you commit to.
  
  

Compassion-We understand the burdens of patients and their loved ones and channel this into a relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction in every part of our business .

• Ensure that the patient is the driving force behind business decisions, implementing service practices that meet needs of both the patient and the organization. Treat others the way you want to be treated .
  
  

Advancement -We are endlessly looking for ways to progress and become more innovative in all things we do.

• Encourage innovative approaches for addressing opportunities and facilitating change, driving cross-functional alignment to accomplish goals . Speak the truth.