Inventory Control Specialist - 1st Shift
Position Summary:
The Senior Inventory Control Specialist is a critical role in STERIS. This position is not a direct day to day shop floor execution position, but a position that has been developed to assure our direct shop floor execution team is operating as optimal as possible.This position assures our financial policies are executed, our daily practices are audited for accuracy, and ultimately that our practices are of the caliber required at Steris.
The role works collaboratively with key business partners to ensure identified challenges are addressed timely. Interacting with Purchasing, Planning, Distribution, Operations, Engineering to rectify identified errors in Data, practice, or policy all while meeting business requirements.
The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed:
Minimum:- HS Diploma or GED
- 5yrs experience in warehouse/inventory Control or related disciplines
- Ability to become forklift certified if not currently certified
- General proficiencies in Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS
- Ability to work required hours: 6am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday and overtime as needed
Previous forklift experience (counterbalance, stock picker, reach truck) preferred, if none, ability to become certified required
Previous experience working in SAP/Oracle preferred
Experience working in a Lean/Continuous Improvement (CI) environment and/or identifying process improvements
Other:- Ability to work independently and as a team in a fast paced, changing environment
- Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
Ability to continually meet all ADA factors as detailed within this job description
What you'll do as an Inventory Control Specialist:
Execute cycle counting per policyComplete system and physical audits for all areas of Warehouse Operations
Develop and administer training certifications for all functions of Warehouse Operations
Train new Warehouse Operations Employees assuring they are well versed in their role before being left alone to complete assigned tasks
Assist in the development and maintenance of related work instructions
Own root cause analysis and corrective actions for Warehouse Operations area missed
Assist in the development of gap closure and risk mitigation
Follow all provided control procedures and policies to complete tasks
Maintain and engage in promotion of a safe work environment
What STERIS Offers:
Market competitive payExtensive Paid Time Off (PTO) and (9) added Holidays
Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Long/Short term disability coverage
401(k) with a company match
Maternity & Parental Leave
Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
Opportunity for advancement in a stable long-term career
ADA Factors and Working Conditions:
95% inside 5% outsideLift/Carry 10lbs - 50lbs continuously (67-100% of the time) with appropriate equipment
Lift/Carry 51-100lbs frequently (34-66% of the time) with appropriate equipment
Push/Pull 10 - 100lbs frequently (34-66% of the time) with appropriate equipment
Bend/Twist frequently (34-66% of the time)
Reach below the knee/above the shoulder frequently (34-66% of the time)
Squat/Kneel, Climb, Sit, frequently (34-66% of the time)
Stand/Walk continuously (67-100% of the time)
Light grasping/keyboard/writing continuously (67-100% of the time)
Operate heavy machinery continuously (67-100% of the time)
Speaking/Hearing frequently (34-66% of the time)
Seeing/Depth Perception continuously (67-100% of the time)
=== Company description
STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and procedural products and services, focused primarily on the critical markets of healthcare, pharmaceutical and research and medical devices. Our mission is to help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.We have 12,000 employees worldwide, with over 3,000 in Customer-facing sales and service roles. Founded as Innovative Medical Technologies in Ohio in 1985, the company was renamed STERIS in 1987. Many of the businesses that have been acquired and integrated into STERIS have much longer operating histories, notably the American Sterilizer Company founded in 1894.
The STERIS Vision is inspired by our Customers' efforts to create a healthier and safer world, and guided by our legacy of leadership and innovation; we strive to be a Great Company. To STERIS, this means we will make a difference by providing world-class product and service solutions for our Customers, safe and rewarding work for our People, and superior returns for our Shareholders.