Inventory Specialist

Inventory Specialist

Kelly Services is recruiting a Jr. Inventory Management Associate. The role will be in Santa Ana, CA. Our customer, DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Vision Commercial Operations and Strategic Enablement is the conduit between the business and the sales organization, enabling sales growth objectives through ensuring appropriate resources are available and balanced throughout the US market. The Sales Network Optimization team minimizes cost to serve while prioritizing customer service levels allowing the fulfillment of current demand and enable new business.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $24/hour Shift: Availability to work any shift Monday-Friday onsite and flexibility to work weekends. Ability to accommodate changes in the schedule including working in other shifts per operational needs is required (late or early start, and on-call on a rotating basis) Location: Onsite: Santa Ana, CA 92705 Benefits: Med/Den/Vis, 401(K), PTO, and Paid Holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Manage order fulfillment of exception-based orders coming from the field sales teams including close connection with Courier Service, receiving parties and internal clients
• Proactively solve backorders from our central Distribution Center in partnership with the field sales team to determine which ones need to be fulfilled by the Field Sales Location
• Manage warehouse inventory via close coordination with our central DC
• Perform in bound product verification and put away process for inventory products including, but not limited to the following: scanning inventory, completing inventory transfers in SAP, etc.
• Train and follow standard operation and quality procedures and work instructions
• Performing cycle count and inventory reconciliation activities
• Assists in regular inventory inspections and performs safety and quality audits
• Adherence to training requirements, and health and safety regulations
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as required
• Implement schedule / policies / and group guidelines
• Lead projects as required
• Flexible to other tasks as priorities shift
• Responsible for GDP (Good documentation practices)

Qualifications:

Education: Minimum High School and/or equivalent degree

Experience and Skills:

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Inventory / Warehouse Management Software experience
• Experience preferred within any of the following areas: distribution, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, customer service
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, assertiveness, and proactive communication
• MS Office Suite proficiency preferred, including (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems
• Strong Communication skills
• Strong computer skills and ability to utilize specialized software and customized programs to meet business needs
• Flexibility to work a staggered work schedule covering Monday thru Sunday shifts
• Willingness to accommodate changes in the schedule including working in other shifts as per operational needs is required (late or early start)

Additional Information:

Kelly Services is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.