Position : Material Handler/Inventory Control Coordinator

Location : San Diego, CA

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Industrial

Level of Experience : Entry Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

1st shift 7:30AM-4PM

Required

Requires a high school diploma and 2 - 4 years experience in materials distribution (shipping/receiving/inventory) or equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Ability to utilize computer systems, Excel, Word, other software packages. Familiarity with SAP preferred.

Job Description

Job Summary

• The Inventory Control Coordinator acts as a key partner to Manufacturing, Logistics/Distribution, Planning and other client plants by managing all inbound / outbound stock transport orders, procured raw materials and in-process inventory. The partner will drive inventory accuracy with routine cycle counts and discrepancy investigation in-line with documented processes.
• The Inventory Control Coordinator will initiate warehouse improvements as well as consistent review of the systematic warehouse, ensuring accurate inventories in line with overall business expectations.
• The partner will develop process improvement recommendations as necessary and input daily dashboard metrics as required.
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain bulk inventories and integrity of paper and electronic records. Investigates problems, finds root causes, and develops solutions.
• Conduct cycle counts of all bulk inventories under control of operations. Assist in investigations of all material discrepancies that are outside of preset tolerances
• Provide material for manufacturing and other internal customers as directed by Production Planners or operations management.
• Assist with the implementation of all new and current department policies and procedures.
• Participate in all current departmental processes and make recommendations for improvement.
• Follows BD Biosciences Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures. Takes responsibility for safety in immediate work area.
• Participates in EH&S programs. Notifies supervisors of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.
• Other duties as required.
  
  

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Minimum 2 years experience in an inventory management/shipping/manufacturing environment
• Experience with continuous improvement tools (i.e. Lean / Six Sigma)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with logistics, manufacturing and production planning concepts
• Ability to work cross-functionally, with individuals at different organizational levels
• Business acumen to recognize relevant data and variation
• Previous ERP experience preferred
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, as much work is cross-functional within the company
• Self-directed
  
  

Work Environment

• Mixed Lab and Warehouse Environment