Inventory Control Sr. Associate

The OpportunityUnder moderate supervision, maintain proper inventory levels throughout the organization's product production cycle. Pull or replenish inventory to meet organizational needs. Maintain shipment and delivery schedules. Investigate and correct inventory discrepancies. Perform periodic inventory reviews, recording the quantity, type, and value of materials on hand.What we're looking forEducation: High School education or GED preferred.Experience: 2 years of experience or a degree, or equivalent inventory control experience.Experience using warehousing computer systems.Experience completing wall-to-wall inventory counts in a large distribution center.Experience operating powered industrial trucks (PIT).Proficiency in MS Office (MS Outlook and MS Excel).Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Good organizational and time management skills.Ability to multitask and work under pressure.Able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.Good analytical abilities.Good people skills.Analytical and experienced with multiple SKUs.Be able to work independently and be a contributing teammate.Organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Digital literacy required includes advanced knowledge in Microsoft 365, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.Initiative-taking with diligence and excellent follow-up.Professional demeanor and attitude towards our clientsHow you will thrive and create an impactContinuous Physical Inventory (CPI)Conducts entire warehouse stock counts and ensures inventory accuracy.Maps the warehouse and creates ranges for analysis.Investigates discrepancies at physical inventory grid locations and reviews variances between SAP systems that reporting mechanisms may not have caught.Responsible for running CPI reports.Identifies high-traffic zones and analyzes root causes.Prepares monthly reports for Corporate (Location Accuracy, Dollar Accuracy, and Completion %).Audits precursor zone monthly and reports outcomes.Daily Stock Checks/ Stock MaintenanceInvestigates discrepancies with customers' orders (shorts, overages, and wrong product shipments).Runs daily reports to review.Runs the Shorted Order Report daily to collect system shorts and validate system accuracy regarding reasons for shorts.Verifies product lot numbers and dating information for internal Customers.Provides quality assurance (QA) info on product lot numbers and expiry information for product recalls.Moves inventory stock upon request (both physically and in SAP system).Manages monthly batch conversions verification and monthly monitoring of new batch-controlled items added to the system; verifies load to SAP.Responsible for monthly inventory counts of dated items with life codes in SAP (DWO), validate, rotate, and report.Analyzes data and physical grid locations to ensure expired products have been removed from inventory and placed in non-conforming zones. Reports high-dollar losses.Warehouse Short InvestigationsLogs shorts that require further investigation.Run a weekly review of non-conforming inventory and hold or release inventory zones as required.Other duties as assigned.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.