What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist position at Biolyst Scientific?
Inventory Control Specialist
Hatfield, PA
COMPANY SUMMARY
Inverness Graham, a Philadelphia based buyout firm that acquires innovative companies where technology is transforming traditional industry, has created a new Life Sciences and Diagnostics platform with the acquisitions of Electron Microscopy Sciences (EMS) and Azer Scientific. Founded in 1969, EMS is the most comprehensive source for all microscopy and general laboratory research fields. Azer Scientific was founded in 2003 and has grown into a leading healthcare supplier serving histology laboratories. The two brands share a common mission to partner with customers to drive service innovation within the life sciences and diagnostic industries and, today, serve customers across 100 countries.
POSITION SUMMARY
The inventory control specialist will work in our shipping and receiving warehouse environment and oversee inventory control, manage deliveries, inspect inventory, maintain inventory records, and order products. You will work in the warehouse to track items, parts, and products for the organization. You will report inventory levels and issues to management, looking for any discrepancy with inventory, and create reports that show available inventory or issues with inventory counts. You will assist in creating policies to ensure efficient inventory control, to aid with safety protocols, in the workplace, and for other employees to accurately track inventory data.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Track ingoing and outgoing inventory, perform daily cycle counts, and report any discrepancies you are unable to reconcile.
- Keep inventory counts in our ERP system up-to-date, as this allows employees in other departments to check stock levels and work more efficiently.
- Track and document changes in inventory.
- Perform cycle counts, or check different sections of inventory on a rotative basis.
- Reconcile discrepancies.
- Use our ERP system to communicate inventory information with other business units.
- Ensure proper labeling and shipping.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and on a team.
- Strong sense of self-motivation and self-discipline.
- Works effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Expert at managing tight deadlines.
- Adept at managing and maintaining relationships between multifunctional team members.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or GED certificate.
- Warehouse or logistics experience.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
- Organizational skills.
- Forklift experience is a plus.
Electron Microscopy Sciences/Azer Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation.
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