Inventory Control Specialist

Indiana University Health System • Lafayette, LA

73d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist maintains accurate inventory levels and ensures inventory is available and ready for use. This role coordinates the disposal, return, and reallocation of obsolete items, and files claims with manufacturers for defective goods. The specialist will audit inventory regularly, provide reports to management, and coordinate with Buyers on shipment statuses. Additionally, they will serve as a liaison with shipping companies to ensure efficient shipping methods and maintain replenishment of logistics and distribution office supplies. The position involves assisting in dock operations for the initial part of the shift, followed by Wavemark tagging, registering, put away, missing product mitigation, and WaveMark Dashboard management for specific areas like the Cath Lab and IR.

Requirements

• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Requires proven experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Requires Enterprise Resource Management or Warehouse Management System experience.
• Requires long periods of standing and walking (as much as 2-4 hours per day).
• Requires the occasional ability to: lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs from waist to over-the-head; carry up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience is preferred.
• Previous inventory audit experience is preferred.
• Some assignments may require the ability to operate manual and motorized material handling equipment.
• May be required to obtain Material Handling Safety Training certification within 30-days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate inventory levels and ensures inventory is available and ready for use.
• Coordinates disposal, return, and reallocation of obsolete items in the inventory.
• Files claims with manufacturers when defective goods are found in inventory.
• Audits inventory on a regular basis and provides reports to management.
• Coordinates with Buyers to keep up to date status of shipments and tracking information.
• Serves as a liaison with shipping companies to ensure the most timely and cost effective shipping methods are utilized.
• Maintains replenishment of logistics and distribution office supplies.
• Assists in dock operations for the first 2-3 hours of the shift then transition to Wavemark tagging, registering, put away, missing product mitigation, and overall WaveMark Dashboard management specific to the Cath Lab and IR areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree