Logistics Inventory Control Specialist

Logistics Inventory Control Specialist

The Inventory Control Specialist plays a critical role in supporting inventory accuracy, audit readiness, and operational excellence across KARL STORZ logistics operations. This position serves as the primary resource for inventory control activities, cycle counting programs, inventory investigations, and SAP-driven inventory management processes across the Auburn facility and third-party logistics partners. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will analyze complex inventory issues, lead corrective actions, support continuous improvement initiatives, and help ensure product availability for both internal and external customers in a highly regulated medical device environment.

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-5:30 PM

What You'll Do

• Lead cycle count programs, inventory audits, and reconciliation activities across warehouse and third-party logistics locations.
• Investigate and resolve complex inventory discrepancies, SAP issues, serial number corrections, and product traceability concerns.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze inventory and operational reports that support business decisions and inventory accuracy.
• Partner with Operations, Customer Support, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, and other stakeholders to resolve inventory-related issues and support customer needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, service levels, operational efficiency, and loss prevention.
• Serve as a key resource for SAP testing, system enhancements, audit preparation, and inventory governance activities.

What You Bring

• Associate's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in distribution, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or production environments.
• 5+ years of experience supporting quality assurance, process control, continuous improvement, or inventory management functions.
• Advanced SAP experience with the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and manage complex inventory transactions.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Visio.
• Experience working with purchasing, accounting, customer service, and auditing processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of FDA, QSR, ISO, or other regulated quality systems.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you'll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.