Inventory Control Coordinator

About the Role

The Inventory Control Coordinator is responsible for the control and communication around field/distributor inventory both physically and systematically, through monitoring, traceability, and reconciliations. This position supports all department goals, especially those that seek to optimize field inventory levels and protect company assets while elevating the satisfaction of the customer’s experience.

Responsibilities

• Uses Inventory systems such as SMS, ZSIS, DCS, FedEx programs to loan, receive, ship, issue, and monitor inventory.
• Investigates inventory variances and disputed inventory and works cross-departmentally to identify root cause and recommend solutions; responsible for disposition and reporting including brand rationalization and product recalls.
• Facilitates the return/exchange of expiry dated/calibrated products between warehouse and field personnel, as required.
• Generates regular weekly/monthly reporting as well as all ad-hoc reporting; reviews and reconciles missing/late inventory reports on a daily basis.
• Supports all communication and administrative functions related to the termination of distributor inventory accounts.
• Assists with strategic inventory requests and fulfillment.
• Monitors and assists with asset placement and recovery through cross-functional collaboration with sales and operations.
• Coordinates and accurately logs inventory outflow of loose inventory requests.
• Conducts cycle counts in offices and accounts.
• Performs all duties in compliance with applicable regulations and standards such as FDA Quality System Regulation and ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

Requirements

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, or equivalent experience required.
• One to two years’ experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Experience with Inventory Control practices and data analysis preferred.
• Frequent lifting required; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and heavy lifting (50 lbs).
• May require vendor credentialing.

Travel Expectations: Up to 5%.

Skills

• Computer literate with intermediate to advanced familiarity with MS Excel.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to foster positive relationships with all internal and external (sales) personnel.
• Results-oriented with the ability to accomplish work in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures, written and oral, at all times.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work unsupervised on assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, especially in the areas of process improvement and problem-solving.
• Highly developed organizational skills – able to handle multiple high-priority tasks/projects concurrently.