Inventory and Logistics Associate

Kelly; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is recruiting an Inventory Management Specialist. The role will be in Detroit.

DePuy Synthes, part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices, supports a broad orthopedics portfolio and value-driven care. The position focuses on managing order fulfillment, backorder resolution, and warehouse inventory, with exposure to SAP and GMP/GxP practices. Salary is $28 per hour and the role requires flexibility across shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School or equivalent degree.
• Bachelor's Degree is a plus, but not required.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Inventory / Warehouse management software experience.
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Knowledge of GMP or GxP.
• Flexibility to work staggered shifts including weekends.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage order fulfillment of exception-based orders from field sales, coordinating with Courier Service and internal clients.
• Proactively address backorders with central Distribution Center and field sales to determine fulfillment at Field Sales Locations.
• Manage warehouse inventory with central DC coordination.
• Perform inbound product verification and put-away, including scanning inventory and SAP transfers.
• Train staff and follow SOPs and work instructions.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Assist in regular inventory inspections and safety/quality audits.
• Adhere to training requirements and health and safety regulations.
• Wear protective equipment as required.
• Lead projects as needed and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Maintain GDP/good documentation practices.

Job description

Kelly Services is recruiting an Inventory Management Specialist. The role will be in Detroit. $28/HR

Our customer, DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, provides one of the most comprehensive Orthopedics portfolios in the world. DePuy Synthes solutions, in specialties including joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, are crafted to advance patient care while delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide.

Commercial Operations and Strategic Enablement is the conduit between the business and the sales organization, enabling sales growth objectives through ensuring appropriate resources are available and balanced throughout the US market. The Sales Network Optimization team minimizes cost to serve while prioritizing customer service levels – allowing the fulfillment of current demand and enable new business.

For more information about the inventory, visitwww.depuysynthes.com.

For more information about the technology, visit www.movemedical.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage order fulfillment of exception-based orders coming from the field sales teams including close connection with Courier Service, receiving parties and internal clients
• Proactively solve backorders from our central Distribution Center in partnership with the field sales team to determine which ones need to be fulfilled by the Field Sales Location
• Manage warehouse inventory via close coordination with our central DC
• Perform in bound product verification and put away process for inventory products including, but not limited to the following: scanning inventory, completing inventory transfers in SAP, etc.
• Train and follow standard operation and quality procedures and work instructions
• Performing cycle count and inventory reconciliation activities
• Assists in regular inventory inspections and performs safety and quality audits
• Adherence to training requirements, and health and safety regulations
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as required
• Implement schedule / policies / and group guidelines
• Lead projects as required
• Flexible to other tasks as priorities shift
• Responsible for GDP (Good documentation practices)

Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum High School and/or equivalent degree
• Bachelor's Degree (a plus, but not required)

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience
• Inventory / Warehouse Management Software experience
• Experience preferred within any of the following areas: distribution, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, customer service
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, assertiveness, and proactive communication
• MS Office Suite proficiency preferred, including (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems
• Strong computer skills and ability to utilize specialized software and customized programs to meet business needs
• Flexibility to work a staggered work schedule covering Monday thru Sunday shifts
• Willingness to accommodate changes in the schedule including working in other shifts as per operational needs is required (late or early start)
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Practices (GxP)

Additional Information:

Kelly Services is an Affrimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.