What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Coordinator position at Olympus Corporation of the Americas?

Working Location : CALIFORNIA, SAN JOSE

Workplace Flexibility : Onsite

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose :

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus .

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Job Description

The position is responsible for the complete ownership of inventory accounting within San Jose SCM Warehouse and the Cycle Count Program in addition to auditing, supporting and controlling on hand warehouse inventory. This role also acts as liaison between RA / QA, Business Groups, Outbound and Inbound staff in order to coordinate all physical and system inventory transactions that pertain to regulatory issues, WMi Item Master updates, shortages / replenishments, damages, slotting, location type availability and size to improve efficiencies while maintaining Inventory Integrity.

Job Duties

Accurately coordinates and completes all processes related to the flow of inventory throughout transfers, work orders, cycle counts, etc.

Prepare and issue cycle counts based on schedule.

Perform data entry, identify variances, issue re-counts, analyze results, investigate unresolved variances and make approved adjustments as necessary.

Notify Leadership of inventory discrepancies (i.e., picking errors, inventory shortages).

Submit variances to Building Manager for review.

Develop and enforce effective standard operating procedures for department as necessary regarding Inventory Handling.

Monitor and log non-conforming returns via Sales Force.

Participate in internal and external audits.

Monitor PACKLOCN and reconciliation locations, working with internal groups to resolve issues and prevent reoccurrence.

Address and coordinate with RA / QA on quality issues which include verifying, segregating and returning stock where applicable in accordance with Global Ship Hold and NCR communications.

Responsible for all WMi location creation and deletion.

Oversees and ensures that inventory is stored in appropriate product status / SLOC.

Process Return to Vendor and Destruction orders as requested.

Coordinate receipt and sharing of all necessary paperwork needed to confirm destruction orders.

Work with Outbound and Inbound groups to resolve shortage, replenishment and put away issues.

Initiate process flow evaluation and improvements as needed to ensure inventory slotting is optimal in creating efficient flow throughout the operation.

Provide support for identifying & implementing such improvements.

Assist in Distribution Center Operations as requested.

Job Qualifications

Required :

High School diploma preferred or equivalent knowledge, m inimum of five years’ experience in warehousing / distribution with emphasis on Inventory Control preferred.

Preferred :

Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight time schedules and pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Working knowledge and experience with RF devices.

Working knowledge and understanding of WMi and SAP systems with the ability to learn and adapt to a new system as applicable.

Skilled in Microsoft applications, Showcase, Power BI, and Label Making Programs.

Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.

Must have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills with focus on teamwork and rapid problem resolution.

Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Mathematical Skills, Strategy Skills.

Mandatory overtime hours required when necessary to support the business needs.

The ability to operate a forklift truck and to lift 50lbs.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on :

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)

with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program

Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

12 Paid Holidays

On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center

Connected Culture you can embrace :

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

Paid volunteering and charitable donation / match programs

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups

Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

Paid Educational Assistance

US Only

Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives .

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $20.68 - $26.88 / hour, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and / or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and / or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants with Disabilities :

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Posting Notes : || United States (US) || California (US-CA) || San Jose || Supply Chain

Salary : $21 - $27

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