Inventory Control Associate

Job Details

The Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible to monitor the accuracy and timeliness of all inventory operations to include: on hand balances, transactions, receiving, handling, storage, and reporting. Will investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies and monitor demand fluctuations. Will assist Warehouse Buyer and Distribution Manager with tasks as needed.

Qualifications:
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Associate's Degree Or Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
2 years Related experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic to moderate proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis, and ERP systems.
Experience with Peoplesoft ERP system.

Functional Accountabilities
Inventory

• Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts and maintain accurate on hand inventory balances; adjust on hand balances accordingly.

• Assist with data entry process.

• Assist inventory Buyer place orders and resolve purchasing discrepancies.

• Reconcile quantity on hand and unit of measure discrepancies.

• Oversee and ensure day-to-day inventory transactions are current and accurate.

• Maintain smooth day-to-day inventory systems operations.

• Store product appropriately by designating storage areas; adjusting storage areas according to product requirements and changes, and updating locations.

• Ensure proper handling and storage of goods and supplies.

Receiving

• Coordinate inventory deliveries, return goods, proof of deliveries, correction of vendor shipping errors, and other tasks as needed.

• Authenticate goods and supplies received daily and maintain and resolve discrepancies.

Data and Reporting

• Compile and prepare inventory reports (cycle counting, slow and fast moving items, demand fluctuations, etc.)

• Print and review receiving report weekly.

• Investigate inventory shortages and discrepancies.

• File and maintain inventory records as needed.

Customer Service

• Work with sales reps, internal customers and other members of the department as necessary.

• Maintain physical condition of inventory space.

• Follow orders and complete all assigned tasks as delegated by the Distribution Manager.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

 Children's National Hospital

 04/25/2024

 Hyattsville,MD