Inventory Control Specialist

STERIS; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading medical equipment manufacturing company as an Inventory Control Specialist. You will play a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, working closely with various departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with company policies. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, emphasizing customer satisfaction and employee well-being.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement and education programs

Maternity & Parental Leave

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of warehouse or inventory control experience.
• Ability to understand and carry out safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure inventory accuracy rates of 98% or above.
• Perform daily cycle counts and inventory reconciliations.
• Assist in cross-functional inventory investigations.

Skills

Inventory Management

Data Entry

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP/Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

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At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary:

The Inventory Control Specialist executes inventory procedures to ensure an accurate record of inventory in the ERP system. This individual performs daily cycle counts, researches inventory discrepancies and completes inventory transactions to reconcile issues. The role works cross functionally with multiple departments at STERIS and is based out of the Manufacturing Plant.

Schedule: 1st/day shift

What You Will do as an Inventory Control Specialist:

• Ensure inventory accuracy rates of 98% or above through completion of the daily cycle count program including physical counts, data entry, and reporting.
• Utilize WMS/ERP system to complete research and transactions related to inventory investigations and reconciliation.
• Assists in expiring product processes including system transactions as well as physical disposition of product.
• Partner with Distribution and Quality teams to manage material transactions and product segregation of quarantine and quality hold inventory.
• Assist in cross-functional inventory investigations and root cause analysis related to inventory inaccuracies, shipping complaints, returns, as well as loss of material due to internal and external damage.
• Manage damage and repack process to ensure inventory is systematically and physically dispositioned correctly.
• Follow related work instructions and provide feedback for updates and training opportunities.
• Organize and maintain inventory records and documentation in accordance with Record Retention and Good Documentation Practices.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required.
• Cross train in end-to-end Distribution Center processes to allow for proficient inventory investigations as well as back-up of other departments if required.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement events, training, and daily processes including but not limited to tracking of productivity data and leading 5S audits.
• Obtain required powered equipment certifications to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintain and engage in promotion of a safe work environment.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
  
  

Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of warehouse, inventory control, and/or related disciplines.
• Working knowledge of inventory transactions and record keeping.
• Ability to read, understand, and carry out written and verbal instructions as well as safety procedures.
• Proficiency in ERP/Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Ability to become forklift certified.
  
  

Preferred

• Previous experience working in Oracle and/or PRISM ERP systems.
• Experience working in a warehouse and/or manufacturing setting.
• Experience integrating or going through an ERP integration is a plus!
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems: Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook etc.
• Ability to work in a team environment and experience partnering with multiple departments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership and/or training experience is a plus!
  
  

Other

• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• ADA Factors:
• Bending, walking, standing, and sitting frequently (34-66%).
• Typing, hand manipulation, visual acuity (67-100%).
• Lifting, pushing, pulling 25-50lbs.
  

What STERIS Offers:

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future. Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays.
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Long/Short Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Maternity & Parental Leave.
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs.
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career.
  
  

Pay rate for this opportunity is $18.49 - $22.84. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Hospitals and Health Care

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