Inventory Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

TRC Talent Solutions client is a pharmaceutical distribution operation in Durham, NC, and they are seeking an Inventory Optimization Coordinator on a direct hire basis.

This is a hands-on role combining inventory analysis, warehouse operations, process improvement, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will be comfortable analyzing inventory and replenishment reports at a desk while also spending significant time on the warehouse floor identifying issues, implementing solutions, and supporting the inventory team.

Responsibilities
-Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts and cycle-count processes, ensuring inventory accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
-Analyze inventory slotting and product locations to ensure products are positioned efficiently based on usage, velocity, size, weight, and operational needs.
-Review velocity, replenishment, and inventory reports to identify trends and opportunities to improve warehouse productivity.
-Maintain appropriate inventory min/max levels and ensure inventory locations remain properly replenished.
-Investigate inventory variances, identify root causes, complete necessary adjustments, and recommend process improvements.
-Partner with Purchasing to review new products, establish appropriate warehouse locations, and manage discontinued items and product changes.
-Develop, update, and maintain SOPs and best practices related to inventory, replenishment, cycle counts, and warehouse processes.
-Provide daily direction, training, development, and performance feedback to Inventory Associates.
-Lead the annual physical inventory process, including planning, scheduling, preparation, and execution.
-Utilize inventory data and Pareto analysis to identify recurring discrepancies and improve overall inventory accuracy.
-Ensure damaged, misplaced, expired, quarantined, and hazardous products are handled and stored appropriately.
-Partner with Customer Service, Purchasing, Accounting, and Operations to resolve inventory issues and support operational initiatives.
-Assist Operations Management with special projects and provide supervisory coverage as needed.

Qualifications
-Previous experience in inventory control, inventory management, warehouse operations, distribution, or supply chain.
-Strong understanding of cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, replenishment, slotting, and discrepancy resolution.
-Previous leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred.
-Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory and operational reports and translate findings into process improvements.
-Experience developing or following SOPs and standardized inventory processes.
-Comfortable working in a hands-on warehouse environment while also performing administrative and analytical responsibilities.
-Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
-Experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical distribution, or another regulated distribution environment is a plus.

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual