Inventory Specialist - Charlotte/Raleigh, NC

Inventory Specialist

This is a hybrid position supporting 3PL locations across the Carolinas. Candidates should be primarily based in either the Charlotte or Raleigh area. Regular travel between locations, along with occasional regional travel to support cycle count and operational activities will be required.

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of the integrity of Henry Schein's inventory within the Third-Party Logistics (3PL) locations and local centers. Responsibilities include completing all inventory audits, identifying inventory deficiencies, developing solutions, and implementing strategic plans to ensure compliance with Company inventory standards. This position is accountable for between $2-4 million in inventory across multiple 3PL locations and centers within their assigned territory.

This role plays a critical part in supporting operational success in assigned centers of operation. The Inventory Specialist is also responsible for supporting and reporting on various aspects of Henry Schein's operational policies and procedures. This can include but is not limited to coordinating with various departments, optimizing operational workflow, ensuring inventory compliance, presenting to leadership and Finance, and reconciling operational errors. This position actively supports cost savings initiatives, leads efforts through influence to reduce inventory write-offs, and is held accountable for achieving results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receives all inventory and maintains accurate records of shipments and goods received for all assigned centers of operation.
• Works in conjunction with internal Equipment Coordination Specialist (ECS) team to manage and reconcile all inventory shipped to customers and other locations to ensure the right equipment is delivered on time, as per customer invoicing.
• Conducts physical inventory audits and spot audits for all assigned centers of operation, researches any deficiencies and identifies solutions.
• Oversees inventory in assigned centers of operation by ensuring all 3PL and center cycle count requirements, inventory management and audits are completed successfully and timely.
• Manages all consignments, equipment rental returns, and warranty returns (RMA) processes for assigned centers of operation.
• Travels to locations in assigned areas to uncover operational inefficiencies in both Henry Schein and 3PL facilities. Reports findings to leadership with suggested action plan to eliminate errors and inefficiencies.
• Reconciles all inventory audits to maintain acceptable inventory levels in the 3PLs and centers.
• Reduces operational costs by reconciling missing, lost, and wrongfully transacted inventory.
• Develops and maintains exceptional working relationships with vendors (3PL's), ECS and local management team.
• Collaborates with team members and cross functional departments to resolve operational issues and optimize workflow.
• Reduces depreciated, obsolete inventory by working with Area leadership to develop ways to liquidate to save on operational costs.
• Oversees assigned center's systematic locations to ensure inventory is accurately represented and accounted for.
• Reports on assigned centers of operation key performance indicators to identify historical and trending data relating to operational performance.

Specific knowledge and skills include:

• Advanced in Microsoft Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience working across various data entry platforms.
• Strong logistics experience with high volume inventory movement.
• Interpersonal skills to work efficiently with others (Vendors, TSM's, 3PL's) for detailed follow-up.

General skills and competencies include:

• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Very good attention to detail and accuracy
• Customer service oriented and ability to work with and resolve complex issues
• Ability to plan and arrange activities
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential and highly sensitive information
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to manage conflict
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure
• Analytical thinking
• Oversee small projects
• Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities
• Establish productive working relationships at multiple levels within the organization

Minimum work experience: 4 years combined experience in equipment installation, purchasing and customer service, order processing, sales operations, inventory management or the equivalent required.

Preferred education: Typically High School education, vocational training and/or on-the-job training. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Travel/Physical Demands: Depending on geographical assignment, up to 25% to 30% travel to perform monthly and quarterly cycle counts at assigned distribution centers and third-party logistics locations.

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.