Materials Management Specialist

Labcorp • Baltimore, MD

1d • $25 - $30

About The Position

The Materials Management Specialist is responsible for supporting all aspects of materials management within the organization. This role ensures accurate inventory control, timely material allocation, and compliance with quality standards. The specialist serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for inventory-related processes and the inventory management system software. Perform all materials management tasks necessary to maintain inventory control Perform all receipts, inventory transfers, and domestic/international shipments, including completion and archiving of all relevant documentation. Maintain accurate material status through physical allocations and proper documentation. Assign product status for all incoming and transferable materials. Monitor released inventory for upcoming expirations and obsolete items Perform cycle counts and full inventory counts. Maintain all inventory control documents in the electronic Quality Management System (QMS). Monitor and maintain inventory systems and manage material flow Monitor and maintain the inventory management and financial systems. Manage reagent, consumable, and server inventory by: Requesting items based on minimum stock levels. Verifying quantities against purchase orders upon receipt. Unpacking and organizing items. Oversee refrigerators and freezer temperature requirements; respond to temperature variations during off-shift hours as needed. Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety requirements Ensure all procedures and documentation align with quality standards and company policies. Follow safety precautions in accordance with lab rules, including proper use of PPE. Act as SME for audits related to inventory processes. Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects Support improvement initiatives for inventory management and distribution. Represent materials management on Operations sub-teams for new product development; deliver materials-related requirements on time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• 1-2 years relevant experience in inventory control - preferred, within a medical device/pharma environment.
• Must be able to manage dynamic priority shifts with agility and adaptability
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform all materials management tasks necessary to maintain inventory control
• Perform all receipts, inventory transfers, and domestic/international shipments, including completion and archiving of all relevant documentation.
• Maintain accurate material status through physical allocations and proper documentation.
• Assign product status for all incoming and transferable materials.
• Monitor released inventory for upcoming expirations and obsolete items
• Perform cycle counts and full inventory counts.
• Maintain all inventory control documents in the electronic Quality Management System (QMS).
• Monitor and maintain inventory systems and manage material flow
• Monitor and maintain the inventory management and financial systems.
• Manage reagent, consumable, and server inventory by: Requesting items based on minimum stock levels. Verifying quantities against purchase orders upon receipt. Unpacking and organizing items.
• Oversee refrigerators and freezer temperature requirements; respond to temperature variations during off-shift hours as needed.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety requirements
• Ensure all procedures and documentation align with quality standards and company policies.
• Follow safety precautions in accordance with lab rules, including proper use of PPE.
• Act as SME for audits related to inventory processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects
• Support improvement initiatives for inventory management and distribution.
• Represent materials management on Operations sub-teams for new product development; deliver materials-related requirements on time.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED