Warehouse Associate - Inventory 2nd shift

Patterson Companies, Inc.•South Bend, IN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Patterson is a company that values its employees and fosters a people-first, advancing, and results-driven culture, offering professional growth opportunities. The Warehouse Inventory Control role involves following team guidelines for managing and controlling product inventory. This includes performing various functions such as cycle counts, inventory adjustments, replenishments, and resolving issues related to overstock and damages.

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

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 item 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 label 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
Work with Sales Rep's on customer returns to ensure processing is properly completed
Work 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
Transacting all business in accordance to Patterson Companies business code of ethics and conduct
Align with Patterson Companies Purpose, Vision and Values statement
Using assigned warehouse equipment/machinery to perform assigned job
Meeting/exceeding assigned performance metrics and KPIs
Helping maintain an organized, clean and safe warehouse
Handling all hazardous materials, pesticides, and prescription drugs according to the Company's processes/procedures and all applicable laws and regulations
Performing all work in accordance with Company Safety guidelines and procedures, with safety and regulatory compliance