Material Handler 1

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

The Inventory Control Coordinator acts as a key partner to Manufacturing, Logistics/Distribution, Planning and other Client plants by managing all inbound / outbound stock transport orders, procured raw materials and in-process inventory. The partner will drive inventory accuracy with routine cycle counts and discrepancy investigation in-line with documented processes. The Inventory Control Coordinator will initiate warehouse improvements as well as consistent review of the systematic warehouse, ensuring accurate inventories in line with overall business expectations. The partner will develop process improvement recommendations as necessary and input daily dashboard metrics as required.

Job Responsibilities:

· Maintain bulk inventories and integrity of paper and electronic records. Investigates problems, finds root causes, and develops solutions.

· Conduct cycle counts of all bulk inventories under control of operations. Assist in investigations of all material discrepancies that are outside of preset tolerances

· Provide material for manufacturing and other internal customers as directed by Production Planners or operations management.

· Assist with the implementation of all new and current department policies and procedures.

· Participate in all current departmental processes and make recommendations for improvement.

· Follows Client Biosciences Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies and rocedures. Takes responsibility for safety in immediate work area. Participates in EH&S programs. Notifies supervisors of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.Other duties as required

Education & Experience

· High School Diploma or equivalen, Minimum 2 years experience in an inventory manatement/shipping/manufacturing environment

· Experience with continuous improvement tools (i.e. Lean / Six Sigma).

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with logistics, manufacturing and production planning concepts

• Ability to work cross-functionally, with individuals at different organizational levels

• Business acumen to recognize relevant data and variation

• Previous ERP experience preferred

• Solid verbal and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal skills, as much work is cross-functional within the company

• Self-directed

Work Environment

Mixed Lab and Warehouse Environment