• Inventory Control Lead - 2nd Shift

    Owens & Minor (Louisville, KY)


    At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

     

    Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.

    Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

    + Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day

    + 401(k), eligibility after one year of service

    + Employee stock purchase plan

    + Tuition reimbursement

     

    The anticipated pay rate $24 an hour

     

    Shift Monday- Friday 2pm- 10:30pm plus mandatory overtime

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Inventory Control Lead is responsible for the execution of prescribed tasks and the assignment of tasks to Inventory Control and Coordinators to ensure completion per published

     

    policy. The Lead is responsible for ensuring warehouse optimization and efficient warehouse management system settings. The Lead is also responsible for reviewing the Inventory Control

     

    Policy, completing all training, and adhering to the published policy and related procedures.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

    1. Provides guidance to Inventory Control Specialists and Inventory Control Cycle Counters on the execution of inventory control tasks.

    2. Creates and maintains efficient and accurate DC‐specific inventory procedures, consistent with company policy and procedure.

    3. Establishes and maintains an operationally efficient and accurate cycle count strategy.

    4. Ensures on‐going integrity of high risk sku cycle count execution, frequency, and results review. Elevates issues as required.

    5. Reviews exceptions and errors, reporting material exceptions to Distribution Center and Finance management, as appropriate.

    6. Executes the published warehouse optimization program which ensures that product is available in the most operationally efficient warehouse locations.

    7. Manages product to avoid instances of damage or expiration. As necessary, determines appropriate disposition of inventory, including any possible avenues for recoup of cost of

     

    goods.

     

    8. Manages activities pertinent to Proactive Cycle Count Program execution, including variance root cause analysis and permanent corrective action. Coordinates audit activities specific to on‐site observation.

    9. Coordinates all physical inventory warehouse preparation and cutoff activities as required by PI Instruction documentation. Manage system requirements and control desk functions, resolve variances, and perform all final reconciliation requirements.

    10. Qualifies to execute all essential job functions of an Inventory Control Specialist.

    Qualifications

    1. High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

    2. Five years of working experience required

    3. Three to five years of inventory control experience required

     

    If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

     

    Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

     

    Owens & Minor is in the process of divesting a portion of its business that will include roles in medical distribution and manufacturing. Accendra Health is the new parent company name for our existing Byram and Apria businesses. During this transition, our career site will feature opportunities for both Owens & Minor and Accendra Health.

     

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    We’re excited you’re here and thank you for your interest in Owens & Minor and Accendra Health!

     

    Owens & Minor (https://www.owens-minor.com/)

     

    Accendra Health