Warehouse Specialist Jobs

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Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diverse, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

The Opportunity

Our location in Portsmouth, VA currently has an opportunity for a Warehouse Specialist. In this role, the individual will be responsible for receiving incoming freight and inventory management of lab supplies.

Shift:

Monday to Friday

8:00 am-4:30 pm

What you'll work on:

• Supervise cycle count activities and physical inventory counts. Stocking and inventory management of supplies within site warehouses ensuring first in first out is maintained.
• Determine daily flow and prioritization of receipts and status on incoming air and ocean shipments.
• Submit Global Help Desk Tickets
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal customers.
• Assist with process improvements
• Act as an area lead, leading a team of 3-4
• Support Warehouse Manager in space planning and forecasting for inventory
• Maintains cleanliness of the pick faces, overstock locations, and receiving by sweeping the floor, wiping up spills, and keeping stations organized.
• Maintain warehouse and ensure supplies are easily identifiable and retrievable
• Monitor PO receipts, transfers, and replenishments and provide status on all inbound shipments daily. Checking processes for accuracy and ensuring customers’ orders are fulfilled.
• Ability to operate Microsoft office applications (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, and Power Point)
• Ensure timely and accurate receipts of purchased materials and returned goods.
• Perform random quality audits on shipment receipts daily.
• Verify all receiving equipment and supplies are at an operational level.
• Maintain a high level of organizational, professionalism, and time management skills.
• Oversee and support daily cycle counts.
• Lead tier meetings
• Reconcile packing slips according to company procedures
• Transfer of supplies between the main warehouse and reserve warehouse locations
• Coordinate material transactions between the warehouses and other departments.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Follows and abides by all company safety rules.
• Overseeing and leading the training of receiving team on ERP systems, forklift usage, and replenishment according to procedures
• Must comply with company policy regarding the handling of supplies, chemicals, tests, and reagents
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience you'll bring:

Required

• High school education or GED

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience in a combination of warehouse picking & packing, supply chain forecasting, and inventory management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build consensus across a functional, business unit, and geographic boundaries.
• Ability to understand inventory management practices
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Must be a solid communicator with problem-solving skills
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP/APO and Business Warehouse data usage), analysis, and presentation
• Hands-on experience with ERP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (Great Plains or Sage) or - Inventory management systems and Scan Force
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $17.60 – $35.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.