Inventory Control Specialist

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a detail‑driven Inventory Coordinator at Arnett Hospital. You will manage inventory levels, coordinate disposal and reallocation of obsolete items, and file manufacturer claims for defective goods. Regular audits and shipment tracking will be part of your duties, with weekend coverage as needed.

You will work with Buyers and shipping partners to optimize logistics, while maintaining office supplies. Prolonged standing and lifting up to 50 lbs are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• ERP/WMS experience required or strongly preferred.
• Ability to stand/walk up to 2–4 hours per day and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate inventory levels and ensures inventory is available and ready for use.
• Coordinates disposal, return, and reallocation of obsolete items in the inventory.
• Files claims with manufacturers when defective goods are found in inventory.
• Audits inventory on a regular basis and provides reports to management.
• Coordinates with Buyers to keep up to date status of shipments and tracking information.
• Serves as a liaison with shipping companies to ensure timely and cost effective shipping methods.
• Maintains replenishment of logistics and distribution office supplies.
• This position may require weekend coverage.
• Assist in dock operations and WaveMark Dashboard management for Cath Lab and IR areas.

Skills

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ERP/WMS experience

Material Handling Equipment experience

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Monday- Friday; 10:00am- 6:30pm

Location: Arnett Hospital

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate inventory levels and ensures inventory is available and ready for use.
• Coordinates disposal, return, and reallocation of obsolete items in the inventory.
• Files claims with manufacturers when defective goods are found in inventory.
• Audits inventory on a regular basis and provides reports to management.
• Coordinates with Buyers to keep up to date status of shipments and tracking information.
• Serves as a liaison with shipping companies to ensure the most timely and cost effective shipping methods are utilized.
• Maintains replenishment of logistics and distribution office supplies.
• This position may require weekend coverage.
• Assists in dock operations for the first 2-3 hours of the shift then transition to Wavemark tagging, registering, put away, missing product mitigation, and overall WaveMark Dashboard management specific to the Cath Lab and IR areas.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience is preferred.
• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Requires proven experience in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Requires Enterprise Resource Management or Warehouse Management System experience.
• Previous inventory audit experience is preferred.
• Some assignments may require the ability to operate manual and motorized material handling equipment. May be required to obtain Material Handling Safety Training certification within 30-days of hire.
• Requires long periods of standing and walking (as much as 2-4 hours per day).
• Requires the occasional ability to: lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs from waist to over-the-head; carry up to 25 lbs.