Inventory Control Coordinator

About the role

The Inventory Control Coordinator plays a crucial role in managing and communicating field/distributor inventory, ensuring optimal levels and protecting company assets. This position supports various departmental goals, particularly those focused on enhancing customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Uses inventory systems like SMS, ZSIS, DCS, and FedEx programs to manage inventory, including loaning, receiving, shipping, issuing, and monitoring.
• Investigates inventory variances and disputed items, collaborating across departments to identify root causes and implement solutions; handles brand rationalization and product recalls.
• Facilitates the return/exchange of expired or calibrated products between warehouses and field personnel as needed.
• Generates regular reporting, including ad-hoc reports, and reviews and reconciles missing/late inventory reports daily.
• Supports communication and administrative functions related to distributor inventory account terminations.
• Aids in strategic inventory requests and fulfillment, monitors and logs inventory outflows, conducts cycle counts, and coordinates with sales and operations for asset placement and recovery.

Requirements

• Computer literacy with intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external personnel.
• Results-oriented with strong teamwork skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning and problem-solving.
• Organized and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Physical requirements: frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, or equivalent experience.
• One to two years’ experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Experience with inventory control practices and data analysis is preferred.

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Results-oriented with strong teamwork skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning and problem-solving.
• Organized and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

Zimmer Biomet offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. This includes:

• Development opportunities and robust employee resource groups (ERGs).
• A flexible working environment.
• Location-specific competitive total rewards.
• Wellness incentives.
• A culture of recognition and performance awards.
• Inclusion, respect, empowerment, and recognition for all team members.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role typically requires flexibility and may involve some travel up to 5%. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zimmer Biomet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify.