Inventory Specialist - San Antonio

Henry Schein•San Antonio, TX

35d•$45,282 - $62,263•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of the integrity of Henry Schein’s dental inventory within assigned 3PL locations and local centers. This role is responsible for completing all inventory audits, identifying inventory deficiencies, developing solutions, and implementing strategic plans to ensure compliance with Company inventory standards. The position is accountable for between $2-4 million of inventory across multiple 3PL locations and centers across their assigned territory. The Inventory Specialist plays a critical role in supporting operational success in assigned centers of operation and is responsible for supporting and reporting on various aspects of Henry Schein’s operational policies and procedures. This can include but is not limited to coordinating with different departments, optimizing operational workflow, ensuring inventory compliance, presenting to leadership and Finance, and reconciling operational errors. This position will play an active role in cost savings initiatives, will lead through influence to reduce inventory write-offs, and be held accountable to results.

Requirements

Advanced in Microsoft Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Experience working across various data entry platforms.
Strong logistics experience with high volume inventory movement.
Interpersonal skills to work efficiently with others (Vendors, TSM’s, 3PL’s) for detailed follow-up.
Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
Very good attention to detail and accuracy
Customer service oriented and ability to work with and resolve complex issues
Ability to plan and arrange activities
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidential and highly sensitive information
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to multi-task
Ability to manage conflict
Capacity to work effectively under pressure
Analytical thinking
Oversee small projects
Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities
Establish productive working relationships at multiple levels within the organization
4 years combined experience in equipment installation, purchasing and customer service, order processing, sales operations, inventory management or the equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives all inventory and maintains accurate records of shipments and goods received for all assigned centers of operation.
Works in conjunction with internal Equipment Coordination Specialist (ECS) team to manage and reconcile all inventory shipped to customers and other locations to ensure the right equipment is delivered on time, as per customer invoicing.
Conducts physical inventory audits and spot audits for all assigned centers of operation, researches any deficiencies and identifies solutions.
Oversees inventory in assigned centers of operation by ensuring all 3PL and center cycle count requirements, inventory management and audits are completed successfully and timely.
Manage all consignments, equipment rental returns, and warranty returns (RMA) processes for assigned centers of operation.
Travel to locations in assigned areas to uncover operational inefficiencies in both Henry Schein and 3PL facilities. Report findings to leadership with suggested action plan to eliminate errors and inefficiencies.
Reconcile all inventory audits to maintain acceptable inventory levels in the 3PLs and centers.
Reduce operational costs by reconciling missing, lost, and wrongfully transacted inventory.
Develops and maintains exceptional working relationships with vendors (3PL’s), ECS and local management team.
Collaborate with team members and cross functional departments to resolve operational issues and optimize workflow.
Reduce depreciated, obsolete inventory by working with Area leadership to develop ways to liquidate to save on operational costs.
Oversee assigned center’s systematic locations to ensure inventory is accurately represented and accounted for.
Report on assigned centers of operation key performance indicators to identify historical and trending data relating to operational performance.