Inventory Specialist - 1st Shift

Baxter International Inc.•Byhalia, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This represents a meaningful opportunity to be part of a team focused on excellence and impactful work in healthcare. In this role, you will be essential to keeping inventory processes precise and efficient, supporting our goal of providing life-saving products to those who require them most.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in warehouse distribution or order fulfillment.
Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
General knowledge of material flow and distribution processes.
Ability to investigate and interpret financial transactions.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with a calculator.
Strong attention to detail.
Effective telephone communication skills for interaction with product vendors.
Ability to work autonomously with little oversight.
Capability to lift up to 50 lbs. and operate material handling machinery.
Required to handle powered industrial equipment (forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, etc.) following safety standards.
Willingness to work additional hours when required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred).

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor all inventory tracking activities for 1st shift
Manage return goods processes, ensuring all Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) are completed in a timely manner.
Initiate call tags to facilitate product returns to the Regional Center (RC).
Discard materials that have been outside of Baxter’s control, following all applicable SOPs.
Return eligible product to inventory promptly and accurately.
Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
Handle recall product to confirm that every affected inventory item is completely tracked.
Partner with the Quality department to ensure all destruction procedures align with SOPs.
Provide training to company personnel on inventory processes.
Consistently meet benchmark standards set by management while ensuring no product damage occurs.
Perform daily cycle counts across various warehouse locations.
Use PC or RF terminal to access Warehouse Management System (WMS) and JDE systems.
Control and coordinate Field Corrective Actions and local inventory holds within WMS.
Audit and resolve issues identified in daily exception reports.
Ensure compliance with all Regulatory, Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements (including spills, damages, and returns).
Move material using Material Handling Equipment such as pallet jacks, reach trucks, forklifts, clamp trucks, and cherry pickers.
Manage and arrange damaged product according to SOPs.
Responsible for operating powered industrial equipment safely and adhering to all training and SOPs.
Willingness to work extra hours when required.

Benefits

medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
paid holidays
paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
family and medical leaves of absence
paid parental leave
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits