Inventory Control Specialist/Forklift Operator

SUMMARY: The Inventory Control Specialist assists the supply chain department under the direction of the Purchasing Manager to manage other duties related to facilities supply and organization functions. This role primarily participates in inventory control, warehouse organization, and production kitting support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Inventory Control Specialist:

• Complete all administrative task related to properly receiving materials to ensure suppliers are paid on time including but not limited to scanning, filings and archiving packing slips, invoicing and documenting credit purchases.

• Operate lift trucks or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas in preparation for receiving.

• Unpacks, examines, and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.

• Participate in daily inventory control management practices within the warehouse.

• Optimize warehouse storage locations.

• Support cGMP within warehouse to maintain certification status.

• Maintain 5S within the warehouse for cleanliness and organization.

• Dispose of obsolete inventory in accordance with safety data sheets.

• Support kitting activities when required.

• Participate in month “Field Days” for warehouse optimization activities.

• Communicate improvement ideas for better storage and material flow.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for helping others and providing on-the-job training or guidance.

Education and Experience:

1-3 years of experience of experience in warehouse and inventory control practices.

Other Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in warehouse storage and inventory management for a manufacturing company.

• Solid warehouse operations background.

• Experience in forklift and pallet jack equipment.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

• Experience working with warehouse management systems and knowledge of ERP systems.

• Strong communications skills, self-motivated, self-starter and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiar with and experienced in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Power Point).

COMPETENCIES:

v Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

v Change Management – demonstrates support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve the organization’s effectiveness; initiates, sponsors and implements organizational change.

v Communication: Oral - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

v Communication: Written - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

v Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget.

v Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

v Initiative – Identifies what needs to be done and does it before being asked or before situation requires it; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.

v Interpersonal Skills - Notices, interprets, and anticipates others’ concerns and feelings, and communicates this awareness empathetically to others. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

v Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

v Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives.

v Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

v Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.