Inventory Specialist Details

Inventory Specialist

Ortho Arch Company Inc. - Schaumburg, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Title: Inventory Specialist

Overall Objectives

The inventory specialist ensures accuracy of incoming merchandise, performs quality inspection, packages and labels the product per quality standards, and files it on a shelf. This individual is accountable for maintaining accurate inventory counts, and internal record-keeping systems

Key Tasks

· Receives and records incoming products from suppliers in product receiving log

· Assists Shipping Clerk in receiving product.

· Manages the product acquisition procedure.

· Inspection and verification of receiving goods against invoice documentation notifying P&L (Purchasing & Logistics) Manager of any discrepancies.

· Records shortages and rejects damaged goods to P&L Manager.

· Performs standard testing of receiving products required for regulatory compliance and notifies P&L Manager of any discrepancies while segregating non-conforming products in specified location “On Hold Area”.

· Create labels for products via Wasp Label Software ensuring accuracy of lot numbers and other variable information needed per product requirements.

· Prints out labels, repackages and labels incoming product per specifications.

· Completes inventory moves from different locations within the system

· Verifies incoming inventory have correct lot numbers, if needed.

· Assists in processing returned merchandise according to companies’ procedure.

· Contacts resource people for various information and checks with Regulatory Manager for accuracy.

· Coordinates incoming product with P&L Manager.

· Ensures both Fishbowl inventory levels and physical inventory count are accurate.

· Provide generated inventory control reports as requested.

· Maintains organization of storage area and overstock area.

· Ensure that product is placed in correct shelf designation.

· Ability to assist P&L Manager on inputting UOM (units of measure) within Fishbowl inventory management system.

· Assist P&L Manager and Regulatory Manager with implementation of UDI requirements to be utilized on product labels.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in an inventory role
• Orthodontic or dental industry knowledge is preferred but not required
• Experience with Fishbowl Inventory Management System and Wasp Label software preferred but not required
• Ability to use a computer and other office technology
• Familiar with data entry systems
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail to identify defective products
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Pay frequency:

• Every other week

Paid Training:

• Yes

Management:

• Ops Manager

Employees working per shift:

• 11 or more

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Typical end time:

• 4PM

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

This Job Is:

• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Company's website:

• www.orthoarch.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place