Distribution Specialist / Inventory Specialist

The Distribution Specialist will be responsible for high levels of inventory control in a fast-paced environment. This person will be involved in a wide variety of tasks including inventory system work, building and breaking down sets, counting parts, labeling, moving, cleaning instruments, running audits, and processing ingoing and outgoing shipments.

Duties and Responsibilities also include:

• Perform warehouse cycle counts, distribution cycle counts, weekly empty location audits and reports results to operations.
• Interpret and reconcile warehouse reports. Investigate all inventory errors and report results to warehouse management.
• Collect daily warehouse activity data by use of various PC applications and warehouse management system.
• Investigate and reconcile all warehouse management system generated suspense file items.
• Work with Short Range Planning and Distribution operation to resolve inventory issues.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of the annual physical inventory.
• Verify out of stock items for distribution operation.
• Assist in processing back to stock items.
• Follow all safety and good manufacturing practices (GMP’s).
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of two years of experience in a warehouse and/or inventory role. Experience in medical devices or medical products highly preferred.

Essential experience and skills:

• Understanding the importance of customer satisfaction and patient safety.
• Multi-task oriented, team player and able to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent, professional written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility.
• Able to react to situations with a “Sense of Urgency”.
• Computer proficient, including basic level understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Physical Demands: Must be able to use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects. Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds. Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out and be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath. Must also be able to see details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Anticipated Travel: Less than 5%

Position Status: Full Time, Hourly

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Huntley, IL 60142 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23