Inventory Coordinator

Olympus Corporation of the Americas; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company seeks an Inventory Control Specialist to manage inventory functions within their warehouse. The role involves auditing, coordinating inventory transactions, and improving efficiencies, requiring attention to detail and at least two years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and annual bonus

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

On-Site Child Daycare

Fitness Center

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in warehousing/distribution with emphasis on Inventory Control preferred.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Must lift 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory flow processes including transfers, work orders, and cycle counts.
• Monitor inventory discrepancies and report to management.
• Participate in internal and external audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMi

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

The position is responsible to perform inventory control functions within the warehouse. Following the Cycle Count Program in addition to auditing, supporting and movement of inventories. The desired candidate will need to review daily to weekly reports to manage inventory integrity across multiple systematic storage locations. This role also acts as liaison between QA, Business Groups, Outbound and Inbound staff to coordinate all physical and system inventory transactions that pertain to regulatory issues, WMi Item Master updates, shortages, replenishments, slotting, location type availability and size to improve efficiencies while continuing to maintain Inventory Integrity.

Job Duties

• Accurately performs all processes related to the flow of inventory throughout transfers, work orders, kitting, cycle counts, etc.
• Perform data entry, identify variances, issue re-counts, analyze results, investigate unresolved variances and review discrepancies with Operations Coordinator. Notify Supervisor/Manager of inventory discrepancies (i.e., picking errors, inventory shortages).
• Follow all standard operating procedures.
• Participates in internal and external audits.
• Monitor Warehouse Non-Compliant listing and exceptions for Trade in Returns.
• Perform RA/QA quality movements/holds which include verifying, segregating and returning stock where applicable.
• Ensures that inventory is stored in appropriate product status/SLOC.
• Process Return to Vendor and Destruction orders as requested.
• Work with Operations Coordinator to resolve shortage, replenishment and put away issues. Makes recommendations to Management for improvements.
• Participates in process flow evaluation and improvements as needed to ensure inventory slotting is optimal in creating the most efficient flow throughout the operation.
• Provide support for identifying & implementing such improvements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in warehousing/distribution with emphasis on Inventory Control preferred, or equivalent knowledge.
• Mandatory overtime hours required when necessary to support the business needs.
• The ability to lift 50lbs.
• The ability to operate material handling equipment.

Preferred:

• Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight time schedules and pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Working knowledge and understanding of WMi and SAP systems with the ability to learn and adapt to a new system as applicable.
• Skilled in MS Excel, Showcase reporting and review.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• Must have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills with focus on teamwork and rapid problem resolution.
• Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Mathematical Skills, Organizational Skills.
• Proficient knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office, other software PC skills a plus.

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*

12 Paid Holidays

On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs

Employee Resource Groups

Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

You Belong at Olympus

We value a workforce that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. And we provide employees with equal access to opportunities for growth and development.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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