Inventory Control Coordinator

Zimmer Biomet; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to support inventory and distribution specialists in GMP/ISO 13485 environments, inspecting raw materials and labeling finished products. You will work with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and MS Office, maintaining records and coordinating packaging and shipping of devices.

You will participate in production planning, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and help manage materials from receipt to distribution

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP/inventory systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain raw material inventory in ERP to support production.
• Perform incoming inspection and material quarantine.
• Move inventory within ERP and support distribution activities.
• Label medical devices and handle shipping/receiving from sterilization vendor.
• Assist with final packaging and distribution of finished devices.
• Package and label product samples and manage packaging materials.
• Maintain accurate records related to inventory, labeling and quality.
• Participate in line/production planning meetings as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Highly organized

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

The Inventory Control Coordinator position is responsible for supporting the inventory and distribution specialists with the inspection and management of raw materials used in the manufacture of quality medical devices along with the labeling and distribution of the finished products. All these activities are conducted in an FDA regulated and ISO 13485 certified environment. This position supports Production and Logistics by performing and documenting daily inventory and distribution operations in a GMP environment using an Enterprise Resource Planning/Management (ERP) system. This position involves the operation of various process and labeling equipment, software and other tasks in support of the production and distribution schedule. This person will comply with safety requirements. current Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.

How You'll Create Impact

• Responsible for performing the daily tasks required to maintain the raw material inventory used to produce Embody's medical devices
• Incoming inspection and material quarantine
• Inventory movement within ERP system
• Support with distribution activities for Embody medical devices
• Labeling medical devices
• Shipping and receiving from sterilization vendor
• Final packaging of sterilized devices
• Shipping/distribution of finished devices
• Packaging and shipping routine quality testing materials
• Receive & disposition returned and expired product
• Sample Creation
• Package and label product samples
• Responsible for packaging material management
• Breaking down and recycling boxes
• Organizing packaging areas with required supplies
• Participate in line and production planning meetings as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to inventory, quality, labeling and special projects.
• May interact with external customer contacts
• May be questioned and/or observed during audits.
• Adhere to general safety rules, manufacturing procedures, company policies and procedures, ISO and FDA regulations.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Comfortable using hand trucks, dollys and pallet jacks
• Ability to follow SOP's, work instructions, and maintain daily records in a timely and reliable fashion
• Must be a highly organized individual who works independently with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of competency with Microsoft Office and database programs
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Comfortable working under an ISO 13485 or 9001 Quality Management System
• Comfortable working with cross functional groups with staff from all educational and professional backgrounds

Your Background

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred (2) years working in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the medical device or tissue banking industry
• Preferred (2) years working with an electronic manufacturing and inventory system such as NetSuite, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamix or SAP

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability