Inventory Control Analyst 1 at bioMerieux

Position Summary

"Responsible for daily cycle counting and audit activities in multiple warehouses.  Activities include inventory counting, count auditing, variance identification, reconciliation, root cause analysis, and adjustment data entry into ERP system.  
Position will assist inventory control supply chain management to develop, implement, and maintain a robust cycle count program to ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory record during internal and external observation.  
Position will work closely with other departments to coordinate daily cycle count activities.
Position will provide quick response to supply chain, quality, and production teams to resolve variances.  Takes daily proactive measures to ensure a high degree of inventory accuracy.  
Position provides management an analysis of inventory data for use in decision making and efficiency improvement initiatives. Employs Excel tools using formulas, VLOOKUPs, Data Analysis and Pivot tables to collect, analyze, and organize data.  Will collect, organize, and document process improvement data using cloud reporting and MS office software to include Word and PowerPoint."    

Primary Responsibilities

1. Understand enterprise systems used by Biomerieux."      
2. Assist manager to validate and maintain cycle count schedule."      
3. Perform cycle count activities to established work instruction."   
4. Verify count accuracy and variance reconciliation prior to posting adjustment to inventory."   
5. Adhere to published authorization requirements for adjustments made to inventory."     
6. Record and maintain accurate log of count events."         
7. Provide timely feedback to department management regarding observed practices in other departments that are deemed to cause inaccuracies in the integrity of the inventory record (standard and non-standard transactions, shelf-life expiration, material mishandling, improper consumption against a BOM, etc.). "           
8. Participate in quarterly physical count observation and material preparation activities associated with the observation." 
9. Writes queries or reports, aggregates inventory data, and performs statistical analysis based on requests from manufacturing, materials management, quality, project teams, or senior leadership"             
10. Provide quick response to supply chain, quality, and production teams to resolve variances.  Takes daily proactive measures to ensure a high degree of inventory accuracy."       
11. Integrates data from multiple data sources or functional areas, ensures accuracy and integrity, and updates data as needed"          
12. Serve as an expert in all cycle count-related capacities, interprets data to identify business trends, conducts root cause analysis of business problems, and suggests areas for process improvement when necessary."            
13. Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards. 
14. Perform other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years experience in Cycle Counting, Inventory Management, Warehouse related tasking

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Practicing time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently
• Collect and analyze data to drive informed decision-making to improve performance and identify issues
• Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence in the face of a challenge
• Detail orientation to complete tasks without errors and produce high-quality work.
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity.
• Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance
• Excellent problem solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills required. Presentation skills preferred. 
• Must be able to read and comprehend documented inventory control proce
• "Must be skilled in MS Excel. Must be familiar with excel tasks such as the use of formulas, VLOOKUPs, and Pivot tables. Experience using SAP, Sales Force, Tableau, and JIRA preferred.  

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.
•  Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
•  Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
•  Ability to operate heavy machinery.
•  Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.

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