Lead Inventory Specialist

GE HealthCare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Healthcare is seeking an Inventory Specialist to maintain accurate inventory records, support material availability, and drive inventory control processes across warehouse, logistics, procurement, production and planning teams. The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction within a healthcare manufacturing environment.

The position involves cycle counts, audits, discrepancy investigations, data analysis, and ERP-driven adjustments to optimize inventory performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, materials, supply chain management or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant inventory experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure transactions are recorded.
• Perform cycle counts, physical inventories, and audits.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies to maintain accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure material availability for operations.
• Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, procurement and production teams.
• Analyze data and report on inventory performance and accuracy.
• Process inventory adjustments, transfers, and reconciliations in ERP.
• Identify opportunities to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving stock.
• Ensure compliance with policies and audit requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects for inventory management.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics

Tools

Oracle

MRP

Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring material availability to support business operations, and driving inventory control processes. This role works closely with warehouse, logistics, procurement, production, and planning teams to monitor inventory levels, investigate discrepancies, conduct cycle counts, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The Inventory Specialist plays a key role in achieving inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Job Description Summary

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring material availability to support business operations, and driving inventory control processes. This role works closely with warehouse, logistics, procurement, production, and planning teams to monitor inventory levels, investigate discrepancies, conduct cycle counts, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The Inventory Specialist plays a key role in achieving inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

Job Description

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure inventory transactions are properly recorded.
• Perform cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory audits.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies to maintain high inventory accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure material availability to support business operations.
• Coordinate with warehouse, logistics, procurement, and production teams to address inventory-related issues.
• Analyze inventory data and prepare reports on inventory performance and accuracy.
• Process inventory adjustments, transfers, and reconciliations within ERP systems.
• Identify and support initiatives to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, inventory control procedures, and audit requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance inventory management processes and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support internal and external audits.
• Comply with EHS regulations and policies; identify and report any EHS concern and support corrective actions.

Quality Expectations

• Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and support corrective actions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Materials, Supply Chain Management or related.
• 3+ years of relevant inventory experience
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Power Point, and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant inventory experience
• APICS Certification
• Oracle knowledge and experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Working knowledge of MRP
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Strong problem-solving skills

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No