Inventory Specialist I

STERIS•Montgomery, AL

15h•$18 - $23

About The Position

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary As an Inventory Specialist you will be responsible for the initiation and maintenance of inventory controls, policies, standard procedures and systems to achieve inventory integrity. This is accomplished through a comprehensive analysis of inventory transactions to identify problems, recommend solutions and drive implementation of improved practices, tools and policies. Shift: 7:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday and 7:00am-11:00an on Fridays

Requirements

High school graduate/GED
Strong computer skills to include Microsoft EXCEL, a working knowledge of Shop Floor Control and AS400 system and Oracle preferred.
Key competencies include sound business judgment and decision making.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to prioritize and schedule tasks to ensure timely completion of job responsibilities.
Ability to work with all employees at all levels of management.
Self starter, someone who is proactive and who can lead by example.
Demonstrated ability to think out of the box and help drive change.
Willingness to work overtime.
Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints and specifications.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Business or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Lean manufacturing knowledge and experience desired.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintenance of over 13,000 active part numbers; approximately 8,500 shop orders alone with variance reporting and analysis.
Management of daily cyclical program and performs root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies.
Manage and maintain inventory location integrity, assigned admin work centers, unplanned inventory transfers, and sub inventory interface reconciliation between AS400 and Oracle.
Responsible for creating and measuring statistical inventory data and variance reporting and analysis.
Print, assemble, and organize travelers.
Performs root cause analysis and timely resolution of customer complaints.
Participate in the reduction and disposition of excess and obsolete inventory.
Develops and maintains proper documentation and procedures.