Inventory Control Specialist — SAP & 3PL Ops

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH in Athens, GA is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Inventory Control to tighten inventory integrity across multiple distribution centers and drive efficiency in logistics operations.

You will monitor daily transactions, reconcile discrepancies with 3PL partners, and implement preventive measures while ensuring compliance with GDP, FDA, and USDA requirements. Strong SAP and MS365 skills are essential for data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of inventory management systems and ERP platforms such as SAP.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certifications are strong assets.
• 3–5 years of experience in inventory control across multiple distribution centers.
• Strong SAP and MS365 proficiency for data analysis, reporting and visualization.
• Experience with GDP, FDA and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily inventory transactions and system interfaces across multiple 3PL Distribution Centers.
• Reconcile discrepancies between Boehringer & 3PL inventory, oversee cycle counts, and investigate variances to maintain inventory integrity.
• Analyze and address warehouse and transportation damages, coordinate product destructions and disposal in compliance with protocols.
• Implement preventive measures to reduce future losses and improve overall inventory position.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update inventory records in ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Troubleshoot interface errors between internal systems and 3PL systems.
• Generate and analyze inventory reports for decision-making.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, 3PL, Customer Care teams.
• Ensure timely resolution of inventory-related issues impacting order fulfillment.
• Communicate inventory status and risks to stakeholders.
• Develop and standardize inventory control procedures.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for cost-effectiveness.
• Track key inventory KPIs (accuracy, shrinkage, damage rates).
• Prepare monthly/quarterly inventory performance reports.
• Support audits and compliance reviews.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS365 / reporting tools

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH in Athens, GA is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Inventory Control to tighten inventory integrity across multiple distribution centers and drive efficiency in logistics operations.

You will monitor daily transactions, reconcile discrepancies with 3PL partners, and implement preventive measures while ensuring compliance with GDP, FDA, and USDA requirements. Strong SAP and MS365 skills are essential for data-driven decision making.