Inventory Control Specialist

Indiana University Health System•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

Full-time days from 6a-2:30p, Monday - Friday; one weekend every 8 weeks. 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.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience is preferred
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
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
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