Inventory Control Lead

Medline Industries, LP; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Service Corp

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP in the United States is seeking an Inventory Control Specialist responsible for researching and reconciling all adjustments and error queues to maintain inventory accuracy within a Medline distribution center.

You will plan cycle counts, train teammates, review discrepancy reports, perform adjustments in AS400 or SAP, monitor transactions, and coordinate with operations, A/P, product divisions, and internal audit to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years lead experience preferred; 2+ years inventory experience in a warehouse/distribution center or similar facility.
• Experience with SAP & Catalyst, or equivalent enterprise and warehouse management systems.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to provide direction, implement changes and adapt to changing business environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Effectively plan, schedule, and conduct cycle counts/workload.
• Train and mentor facility team members on inventory processes.
• Reconcile discrepancies from daily reports and adjust in AS400 or SAP.
• Manage AS400 locations and review NT/710/110 discrepancies.
• Research problem tickets and resolve as necessary.
• Monitor completeness and accuracy of inventory transactions.
• Investigate errors from Putaway, cross dock, parcel, or picking areas.
• Communicate with warehouse operations, A/P, product divisions, inventory management, and internal audit to resolve discrepancies.
• Operate MHE as necessary.
• Maintain NT location and ABC Metric within target.

Skills

Lead experience

Inventory control

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Catalyst

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring that all inventory adjustments, error queues, and other financial issues are researched and reconciled to maintain the highest level of inventory accuracy within a Medline distribution center.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively plan, schedule, and conduct cycle counts/ workload, etc.
• Train and mentor facility team members on proper inventory processes and procedures.
• Course correct where applicable.
• Reviews Material Movement Exception Report and Goods Over Receipt Report daily and reconciles discrepancies as needed.
• Performs adjustments in AS400 or SAP to correct financial errors.
• Manages the AS400 locations using to review discrepancies from 710 and 110 like NT, etc.
• Research problem tickets and resolve as necessary.
• Monitor completeness and accuracy of inventory transactions.
• Handle and investigate transaction errors from Putaway, cross dock, parcel, picking or other area and solve them as soon as possible.
• Effectively communicate with warehouse team members operations management, A/P, product divisions, inventory management, item master data, customer service, and internal audit to resolve discrepancies
• Operate MHE (Material Handling Equipment) as necessary.
• Maintain the NT location and ABC Metric within target

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: None
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: 1-2 years lead experience preferred. 2+ yrs inventory experience in a warehouse/distribution center or similar facility
• High sense of urgency with a passion for quality customer service.
• Previous experience with SAP & Catalyst, or equivalent enterprise and warehouse management systems required
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office
• Must be team player with exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Ability to provide direction, implement changes and adapt to changing business environment
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: None

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Associate Degree preferred.
• Certification / Licensure: None
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: None

Compensation and Benefits

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $25.00 - $36.25 Hourly The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Benefits

• health insurance
• life and disability
• 401(k) contributions
• paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Service Corp

For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

EEO Statement

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

About Medline

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.