Inventory Control Associate

IQVIA Laboratories; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Marietta, GA is seeking an Inventory Control Associate to manage the flow of materials from receiving to distribution on a night shift. You will maintain accurate inventory records and ensure stock levels meet project needs.

The role requires coordinating with multiple internal teams to resolve stock-related issues and optimize processes. Successful candidates will have 2–3 years of related experience, proficiency in Excel and Word, and the ability to operate inventory

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of related inventory experience.
• Strong PC skills, including Excel and Word.
• Experience operating inventory control systems and related software.
• Ability to drive forklifts and obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive, log, quality check, store, and distribute deliveries from the loading bay.
• Maintain organized inventory and rotate stock by date.
• Record stock movements and material issues in inventory systems.
• Monitor stock levels and place timely orders; follow up on POs.
• Analyze inventory reports and suggest process improvements.
• Coordinate with project managers, suppliers, and finance to resolve issues.
• Prepare intercompany shipments and provide required shipment details.
• Complete cycle counts and daily/weekly reporting.

Skills

Inventory control

Excel

Word

Forklift operation

Job description

We are seeking an Inventory Control Associate to join IQVIA Laboratories at Marietta, GA.

We hire passionate innovators who drive healthcare forward through thoughtful and inclusive collaboration. If you want to discover a career with greater purpose, join us as we transform and accelerate research and development.

Job Summary

Support the accurate and controlled movement of inventory, from receiving and quality checking deliveries through storage, distribution, and replenishment. This night-shift role maintains reliable inventory records and stock levels while following departmental procedures and the ICH E6 Guideline for Good Clinical Practice.

What You'll Be Doing

• Receive, log, quality check, store, and distribute deliveries from the loading bay
• Maintain organized inventory and rotate stock in the appropriate date order
• Record stock movements and material issues accurately using inventory control systems
• Monitor stock levels, place timely orders, and follow up on outstanding purchase orders
• Analyze inventory reports and recommend process improvements
• Coordinate with project managers, setup managers, suppliers, Purchasing, Finance, and other internal customers to resolve stock-related issues
• Prepare intercompany shipments and provide Logistics with the required shipment details and documentation
• Complete cycle counts, daily and weekly reporting, inventory dispositions, and internal material requisitions

What We Are Looking For

• 2-3 years of related experience
• Good PC skills, including Excel and Word
• Ability to operate inventory control systems and other systems used to process stock
• Ability to drive fork trucks and secure applicable certification
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Needed For This Role

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Ability to analyze reports and use findings to improve processes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, clients, suppliers, and cross-functional departments
• Ability to prioritize orders and inventory activities while accounting for supplier lead times and short-dated materials

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints). Physical demands vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.

What We Offer You

We put our employees at the center of everything we do and are committed to providing them, and their families, with benefits that meet their diverse and changing needs. We invest in integrated benefits programs and resources to take care of our employees' physical, mental and emotional, financial and social well-being so they can thrive at home and at work, at any stage of their well-being journey.

To learn more about our benefits, visit https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $31,200.00 - $64,900.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.