Warehouse Associate Inventory I

Job Summary

The Warehouse Inventory Control follows team guidelines for management and control of product inventory. Performs a variety of functions to include cycle counts, inventory adjustment, replenishments and resolves overstock and damages issues.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

Inventory Control

• Alerts the Supervisor to product non-conformances (new packaging, wrong count, product damage, shortages, etc.).
• Using computer system-generated reports, cycle counts products in the fulfillment center;
• Identifies and corrects inventory errors;
• Sets up new, and adjusts existing, storage locations;
• For customer invoice item where inventory is not available, investigates the error and edits the invoice to remove the item;
• Ensures regulatory compliance for the facility as it relates to DEA, OSHA, FDA, EPA, BoP, local/state compliance agencies
• Investigates inventory discrepancies, and makes appropriate adjustments to inventory in the computer system;
• Using various computer system-generated reports, audits product locations to verify item, count and expiration dating accuracy;
• Keeps the fulfillment center aisles clear and maintains integrity of storage locations;
• Detail regarding these essential functions is provided in inventory work instructions.

Replenishment

• Cycle counts locations to verify on-hand quantities match reports;
• Assesses replenished pick location for proper restock settings in the computer system;
• Matches product transferred to pick location label for accuracy;

Overstock and Damages

• Communicates with vendors, PLSI Liaison, and procurement to resolve vendor discrepancy issues.
• Monitors status and timelines of discrepancies to ensure prompt resolution
• Communicates with vendor returns team to obtain return PO’s to vendors
• Determines disposition of damaged product to company approved charity
• Alerts the Supervisor to product non-conformances (new packaging, wrong count, product damage, shortages, etc.)
• Updates warehouse management system with status notes on PO issues
• Updates overstock location placards or labels to reflect quantity changes;

Returns

• 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

Additional Functions

In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may perform the following additional functions.

• As assigned.
• Performing all work in accordance with Company Safety guidelines and procedures, with safety and regulatory compliance.
• Transacting all business in accordance to Patterson Companies business code of ethics and conduct.
• Meeting/exceeding assigned performance metrics and KPIs.
• Align with Patterson Companies Purpose, Vision and Values statement.
• 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.
• Using assigned warehouse equipment/machinery to perform assigned job.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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

Working Conditions

Material and Equipment Directly Used

• General warehouse equipment
• MS Office, Shipping and proprietary inventory management software
• General office equipment

Working Environment/Physical Activities

• Frequently grasp, reach, bend and stoop in narrow/confined spaces.
• Moving 75% of the time

Physical Demands

• Use of hands: Continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity
• Lift and carry up to 55 pounds, team lift 56 to 100 pounds: continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity
• Stoop, bend, or crawl: Occasional or frequent moderate physical activity
• Sitting or standing: continuous, moderate or occasional heavy physical activity

Travel and On-Call

• This position requires no travel per week in a local area.
• For this position being on-call is not required.

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount would be based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $14.13 - $17.50