Lead Inventory Coordinator (Full Time, Days)

Cardinal Health•Stafford, TX

8d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Coordinator, Inventory Management analyzes existing inventory and resolves inbound discrepancies in order to drive the facility’s operational efficiency. As an experienced team member, the Lead Coordinator serves as a working lead, ensures the team’s adherence to standard operating procedures, and provides on-the-job guidance and trainings. This job validates inbound shipments, places electronic orders, creates standard inventory reports and forecasts, and leads regular cycle counts. By ensuring the quality and efficiency of inventory management, this job contributes to customer satisfaction and minimizing the facility’s expenses.

Requirements

Cherry picker experience required
High School Diploma, GED or technical certification in related field or equivalent experience, preferred
Takes the lead in effectively applying and teaching new processes and skills in order to accomplish a wide variety of assignments
Comprehensive knowledge in technical or specialty area
Ability to apply knowledge beyond own areas of expertise
Performs the most complex and technically challenging work within area of specialization
Preempts potential problems and provides effective solutions for team
Works independently to interpret and apply company procedures to complete work
Provides guidance to less experienced team members
May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

Nice To Haves

6+ years of experience, preferred

Responsibilities

As a working lead, provides on-the-job guidance to Associates and Senior Coordinators and ensures that the team adheres to standard operating procedures for work assignments. Provides trainings on specific tasks as needed and serves as a resource to less-experienced team members.
Upon receipt of inbound products from manufacturers, checks packing slips to ensure that the quantity of product matches the slips and the order placed. Enters and validates product data in the warehouse management system (WMS) and releases product for use in the facility.
Develops forecasts of inventory based on customer demand, orders, and shipment speeds of various products and suppliers.
Places electronic orders based on inventory reporting and forecasting. Communicates with suppliers as necessary to provide additional order information.
Continually monitors inventory levels and runs reports from WMS (warehouse management system) to analyze slow-moving products, fast-moving products, and expiration date data.
Evaluates quantity discrepancies and quality issues, such as damaged products, in inbound shipments and enters issues into WMS (warehouse management system). Contacts suppliers to identify and resolve the issue and, as necessary, escalates issues to a supervisor.
Conducts regular cycle counts by developing count lists, providing lists and instruction to Associates and Senior Coordinators, and collecting and validating the count data.