Inventory Control Lead

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

Job summary

Medline in the United States is seeking an Inventory Compliance Specialist to ensure accurate inventory across the distribution center. You will plan cycle counts, mentor the team on inventory processes, and reconcile discrepancies in SAP/AS400 systems.

Responsibilities include daily review of exception reports, problem-ticket research, and coordinating with A/P, divisions, and internal audit to resolve issues. Proficient use of SAP and Catalyst is preferred, with MHE operation as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years lead experience preferred.
• 2+ years inventory experience in a warehouse/distribution center or similar facility.
• Proficient with SAP & Catalyst or equivalent enterprise/warehouse management systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and conduct cycle counts/workload.
• Train and mentor facility team on inventory processes and procedures.
• Review Material Movement/ Goods Over Receipt reports daily and reconcile discrepancies in AS400 or SAP.
• Manage AS400 locations to review discrepancies from 710 and 110 like NT.
• Research problem tickets and resolve; monitor completeness and accuracy of inventory transactions.
• Investigate and solve transaction errors from Putaway, cross dock, parcel, picking or other areas.
• Communicate with warehouse team, operations management, A/P, product divisions, inventory management, and internal audit to resolve discrepancies.
• Operate MHE (Material Handling Equipment) as necessary.
• Maintain the NT location and ABC Metric within target.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Customer service oriented

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

SAP

Catalyst

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.

Job Description

• 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

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

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. 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.

Company Culture

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.