Inventory Control Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a warehouse inventory control specialist to ensure accuracy through cycle counts, discrepancy reconciliation, and process improvements in a distribution center.

The role requires experience with SAP/Catalyst, strong analytical skills, and the ability to train staff. Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office and able to work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years lead experience preferred.
• 2+ years inventory experience in a warehouse/distribution center.
• Proficient with SAP and Catalyst or equivalent ERP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to provide direction, implement changes and adapt to changing business environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and conduct cycle counts and workload.
• Train and mentor team on inventory processes.
• Review discrepancy reports and make adjustments in SAP/AS400 to correct errors.
• Manage AS400 locations and resolve discrepancies.
• Research tickets and ensure accuracy of inventory transactions.
• Investigate transaction errors in Putaway, cross dock, parcel, picking.
• Coordinate with warehouse ops, A/P, product divisions, QA, and inventory management to resolve issues.
• Operate Material Handling Equipment as needed.
• Maintain NT location and ABC metric within target.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.