Inventory Control Associate

Inventory Control Associate

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Job Summary:

Support all phases of inventory by coordinating the efficient and controlled flow of materials between delivering carriers, laboratory storage, and short-term working stock. Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels in accordance with established guidelines and the ICH E6 Guideline for Good Clinical Practice, working a Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm shift.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Collect deliveries from the loading bay, inspect and log receipts, and store or distribute materials as required
• Record stock movements and stock issues in inventory control systems
• Maintain organized shelves and storage areas and rotate stock in appropriate date order
• Liaise with internal customers, suppliers, Purchasing, and Finance to resolve stock-related issues including price variances, non-receipts, and item documentation requests
• Conduct daily and weekly reporting and provide inventory dispositions
• Monitor study stock to support short-dated procedures and communicate material shortages to Project Managers and Set Up managers
• Stock the pre-assembly area and pick and issue internal material requisitions for all areas
• Participate in stock cycle counts and provide coverage for other stock controllers as needed

What We Are Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of related experience
• Familiarity or experience with using a forklift is a plus
• Good computer knowledge and data entry skills
• Ability to operate inventory control systems and other appropriate systems to facilitate stock processing duties
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

• Good communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and clients
• Ability to safely operate truck and warehouse equipment
• Strong attention to detail with accurate data entry and inventory recordkeeping
• Ability to follow department SOPs and support inventory activities in a regulated laboratory environment

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints). Physical demands vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.

What We Offer You:

We put our employees at the center of everything we do and are committed to providing them, and their families, with benefits that meet their diverse and changing needs. We invest in integrated benefits programs and resources to take care of our employees' physical, mental and emotional, financial and social well-being so they can thrive at home and at work, at any stage of their well-being journey. To learn more about our benefits, visit If you're looking to unleash your potential, join IQVIA Laboratories to help make the extraordinary possible!

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IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $25,800.00 - $53,800.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.