Warehouse Associate Inventory I

Patterson Dental Supply•South Bend, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Patterson is a company that values its employees and fosters a people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth is encouraged in this motivating environment. The company values the diverse talents and experiences of its employees, believing they contribute to a stronger and more successful organization. The Warehouse Inventory Control role follows team guidelines for product inventory management and control. This position involves performing various functions such as cycle counts, inventory adjustments, replenishments, and resolving overstock and damages issues.

Requirements

Proficient and accurate PC/keyboarding skills.
Familiar with MS Office Productivity Suite (Excel, Word) and email.
Ability to read, write and count.
Comprehensive problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and productivity goals.

Nice To Haves

Detail regarding these essential functions is provided in inventory work instructions.

Responsibilities

Using computer system-generated reports, cycle counts products in the fulfillment center.
Using various computer system-generated reports, audits product locations to verify item, count and expiration dating accuracy.
Identifies and corrects inventory errors.
Sets up new, and adjusts existing, storage locations.
Investigates inventory discrepancies, and makes appropriate adjustments to inventory in the computer system.
For customer invoice items where inventory is not available, investigates the error and edits the invoice to remove the item.
Alerts the Supervisor to product non-conformances (new packaging, wrong count, product damage, shortages, etc.).
Keeps the fulfillment center aisles clear and maintains integrity of storage locations.
Ensures regulatory compliance for the facility as it relates to DEA, OSHA, FDA, EPA, BoP, local/state compliance agencies.
Assesses replenished pick location for proper restock settings in the computer system.
Matches product transferred to pick location for accuracy.
Cycle counts locations to verify on-hand quantities match reports.
Updates overstock location placards or labels to reflect quantity changes.
Communicates with vendors, PLSI Liaison, and procurement to resolve vendor discrepancy issues.
Communicates with vendor returns team to obtain return PO's to vendors.
Updates warehouse management system with status notes on PO issues.
Monitors status and timelines of discrepancies to ensure prompt resolution.
Determines disposition of damaged product to company approved charity.
Processes returned merchandise from customers or vendors from start to finish.
Works with Sales Rep's on customer returns to ensure processing is properly completed.
Works with Sales Managers and Vendor Returns Department to ensure reimbursements from vendor when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Transacts all business in accordance with Patterson Companies business code of ethics and conduct.
Aligns with Patterson Companies Purpose, Vision and Values statement.
Uses assigned warehouse equipment/machinery to perform assigned job.
Meets/exceeds assigned performance metrics and KPIs.
Helps maintain an organized, clean and safe warehouse.
Handles all hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to the Company's processes/procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.
Performs all work in accordance with Company Safety guidelines and procedures, with safety and regulatory compliance.