Senior Specialist, Inventory Control

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; United States; In loco; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH in the United States seeks a Sr. Specialist, Inventory Control to ensure inventory integrity across distribution centers. You will monitor transactions, reconcile variances, address damages, and drive cost-effective processes in a compliance-driven environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, SAP expertise, and 3–5 years of inventory management experience in a multi-warehouse setting, with GDP/FDA/USDA awareness and CPIM/CSCP assets preferred.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or related field required.
• Advanced knowledge of inventory management systems and ERP platforms such as SAP is essential.
• Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) are considered a strong asset.
• 3-5 years of strong technical and analytical capabilities to manage complex inventory processes across multiple distribution centers.
• Core skills include advanced proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and strong MS365 capabilities for data analysis, reporting and visualization as well as expertise in inventory reconciliation, and the ability to troubleshoot system interface issues.
• The role demands experience in inventory control within a multi-warehouse or 3PL environment, along with knowledge of regulatory compliance standards such as GDP, FDA, and USDA requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills are essential for identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Effective communication and collaboration competencies are critical for working with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Inventory control

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge GDP FDA USDA

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or related field

APICS CPIM

CSCP

Strumenti

SAP

MS365

Descrizione del lavoro

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

The Sr. Specialist, Inventory Control ensures the integrity and accuracy of inventory across multiple distribution centers by centralizing ownership of inventory processes and driving operational efficiency. This role manages daily inventory monitoring, reconciliation, and exception handling, while mitigating loss and damage through compliance-driven protocols. By leveraging advanced systems expertise and cross-functional collaboration, the position supports seamless order progression, optimizes inventory flows, and enables data-driven decision-making to meet customer expectations and sustain future business growth.

Duties & 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.

System Management

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.

Process Optimization

• Develop and standardize inventory control procedures.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for cost-effectiveness.

Reporting & Metrics

• Track key inventory KPIs (accuracy, shrinkage, damage rates).
• Prepare monthly/quarterly inventory performance reports.
• Support audits and compliance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or related field required;
• Advanced knowledge of inventory management systems and ERP platforms such as SAP is essential.
• Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) are considered a strong asset.
• 3-5 years of strong technical and analytical capabilities to manage complex inventory processes across multiple distribution centers.
• Core skills include advanced proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and strong MS365 capabilities for data analysis, reporting and visualization as well as expertise in inventory reconciliation, and the ability to troubleshoot system interface issues.
• The role demands experience in inventory control within a multi-warehouse or 3PL environment, along with knowledge of regulatory compliance standards such as GDP, FDA, and USDA requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills are essential for identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Effective communication and collaboration competencies are critical for working with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).