Inventory Control Associate

Civil Recruit; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Recruit is seeking an Inventory Control Associate for an on-site role in Goleta, CA. Work hours are 8am-4:30pm with daily tasks across shipping, receiving, and stockroom functions, performed under the Distribution Control Manager’s guidance.

Responsibilities include receiving shipments, inspections, SAP data entry, kit picking, Kanban replenishment, and cycle counting, plus opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have basic computer skills and be able to perform inventory transactions in SAP.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
• Accurate inventory counting and paperwork processing.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Valid California driver’s license and basic math skills.
• Knowledge of medical device quality system regulations (e.g., FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO13485, ISO9001).
• Ability to carry and lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Receives incoming shipments and verifies quantities against packing lists.
• Receiving inspection and communicating concerns to Purchasing, Receiving Inspection and the Distribution Control Manager.
• Stock material in proper locations and transact entries in the SAP system.
• Pick kits, replenish Kanbans, and perform cycle counts as instructed.
• Assist in shipping products to external customers per shipping instructions.
• Spend part of time on continuous improvement projects to enhance KSIs products and services.

Skills

Basic computer skills

SAP knowledge

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Math skills

Self-motivation

Tools

SAP software

DHL software

FedEx software

Job description

About the job Inventory Control Associate

Summary

Distribution Control Associates are assigned daily tasks/assignments dependent upon the needs within the functional areas, which include the Shipping, Receiving, and Stockroom areas. Daily tasks are assigned by the Distribution Control Manager dependent upon current business needs. Distribution Control Associates are fully competent in all the functional areas of Shipping, Receiving and Stockroom and are able to work with minimal supervision by the Distribution Control Manager when performing daily routine tasks.

This position is 100% on site in Goleta, CA, 8am-4:30pm.

One on-site interview per candidate. HM is available to interview this week and next; will have limited availability the week of August 10-14.

New position to fill stock room needs: shipping, receiving, and distribution of stock in Goleta, both internally and outbound.

Day-to-day activities will include
Using hand trucks and pallet jacks
Being on your feet most of the day, bending - stooping - lifting
Learning SAP & other shipping software (DHL, FedEx, etc)

Ideal Qualities:
Attention to detail
Self-starter, self-motivated, knows when to ask questions.
Will show up on time, every day, and do the work.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Receives incoming shipments. This includes reviewing of the packing list from the carriers, verification of quantities, visual inspection of the packaging and processing the shipment to
• Receiving Inspection.
  
• Must communicate concerns/issues to Purchasing, Receiving Inspection and the Distribution Control Manager as well as external customers.
• Training should occur on the following work instruction: Material Receiving Instructions, MWI-0006-REC.
• Receives material from Receiving Inspection and the Production floor.
• Visually inspects material to ensure material is properly labeled and then stocks in proper location.
• Must be able to understand and transact all entries into SAP system to achieve desired level of accuracy.
• Will pick kits, replenish Kanbans, and will perform cycle counts as instructed.
• Must be able to maintain constructive communication with internal and external customers and assist in problem solving.
• Training on the following work instructions:
  o Receipt Storage and Handling,
  o Servicing Internal Customers,
  o Replenishing Kanbans, Green Cards,
  o Filling Kits,
  o Responding to Purge Forms,
  o Cycle Counting,
  o General Stockroom Information,
  o Shipping Packaging Instructions,
  o Shipping Instructions,
  o CE Stamping Instructions,
  o Finished Device Distribution,
  
• Must demonstrate the ability to assist in shipping of products to external customers. This includes packing of product per shipping instructions and pulling units from finished goods, inventory, and transacting all entries into the SAP system.
  
• Will spend part of his/her time as a member of continuous improvement teams undertaking projects and seeking ways to improve the quality of KSIs products and services.

Requirements

• Must have basic computer skills and perform inventory transactions in SAP System.
• Must have the ability to follow procedures and instructions.
• Must be able to accurately count inventory parts and process paperwork.
• Must possess oral and written communication skills sufficient to perform job duties.
• Must possess valid California drivers license. ???
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Knowledge of medical device quality system regulations and standards (eg, U.S. FDA Quality System Regulation 21CFR Part 820, ISO13485, ISO9001)
• Read and follow instructions.
• Ability to carry and lift up to 40 lbs. of bulk packages.
• Stand for long periods of time and walk frequently.