Inventory Control Specialist

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an Inventory/Logistics Specialist at Arnett Hospital. Mon-Fri, 10:00am-6:30pm, with duties spanning inventory accuracy, disposal/reallocation of obsolete items, and coordinating with Buyers on shipments. Involves WaveMark tagging for Cath Lab and IR areas and occasional weekend coverage.

Requires Excel/Outlook/Word proficiency and ERP/WMS experience. Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred; 3–5 years in a similar role and ability to operate

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Requires 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• ERP or Warehouse Management System experience required.
• Prior inventory audit experience preferred.

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.
• Liaises with shipping companies to ensure timely and cost-effective shipping.
• Maintains replenishment of logistics and distribution office supplies.
• Weekend coverage may be required.
• Supports dock operations and WaveMark tagging for Cath Lab and IR areas.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP/WMS experience

Job description

Location: Arnett Hospital

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

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 20 lbs from waist to over-the-head; carry up to 25 lbs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.