Inventory Control Lead - 2nd Shift

Inventory Control Lead

At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products, and services across the full continuum of care. Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. Owens & Minor teammate benefits include : medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day; 401(k); employee stock purchase plan; and tuition reimbursement.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory Control Lead is responsible for the execution of prescribed tasks and the assignment of tasks to Inventory Control and Coordinators to ensure completion per published policy. The Lead is responsible for ensuring warehouse optimization and efficient warehouse management system settings. The Lead is also responsible for reviewing the Inventory Control Policy, completing all training, and adhering to the published policy and related procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides guidance to Inventory Control Specialists and Inventory Control Cycle Counters on the execution of inventory control tasks.
• Creates and maintains efficient and accurate DC-specific inventory procedures, consistent with company policy and procedure.
• Establishes and maintains an operationally efficient and accurate cycle count strategy.
• Ensures on-going integrity of high risk sku cycle count execution, frequency, and results review. Elevates issues as required.
• Reviews exceptions and errors, reporting material exceptions to Distribution Center and Finance management, as appropriate.
• Executes the published warehouse optimization program which ensures that product is available in the most operationally efficient warehouse locations.
• Manages product to avoid instances of damage or expiration. As necessary, determines appropriate disposition of inventory, including any possible avenues for recoup of cost of goods.
• Manages activities pertinent to Proactive Cycle Count Program execution, including variance root cause analysis and permanent corrective action. Coordinates audit activities specific to on-site observation.
• Coordinates all physical inventory warehouse preparation and cutoff activities as required by PI Instruction documentation. Manages system requirements and control desk functions, resolve variances, and perform all final reconciliation requirements.
• Qualifies to execute all essential job functions of an Inventory Control Specialist.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis. Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.

Owens & Minor (O&M) is a global healthcare company providing innovative products and solutions across the continuum of care. Our integrated technology, products, and services empower healthcare providers and manufacturers as they make a difference in the lives of patients every day. O&M is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and is comprised of 17,000+ global teammates. We operate within distribution, production, customer service, and sales facilities located across the Asia Pacific region, Europe, Latin America, and North America. We are proud to service healthcare industry customers in 90 countries where we do business today.

Life at O&M

When you become an Owens & Minor teammate, you're joining a diverse, vibrant organization with a focus on excellence and integrity. Guided by our shared valuesIntegrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, ListeningO&M teammates strive to deliver superior service across the continuum of healthcare. O&M is committed to creating a growth-oriented culture that values each teammate's perspective and contributions.