Inventory Specialist

Job Description

Own the day-to-day inventory operations and accuracy at the Sunnyvale site.

Inventory Specialist

Kelly Services is recruiting an Inventory Management Specialist. The role will be in Sunnyvale, CA. Our customer, DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, provides one of the most comprehensive Orthopedics portfolios in the world. DePuy Synthes solutions, in specialties including joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, are crafted to advance patient care while delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $27/hour Shift: Availability to work any shift including weekdays and weekends onsite. 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: Sunnyvale, CA 94085 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. Bachelor's Degree (a plus, but not required).

Experience and Skills:

Required: 2-4 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). Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Practices (GxP).

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.

Manage order fulfillment of exception-based orders, Proactively solve backorders with central Distribution Center in partnership with the field sales team, Manage warehouse inventory via coordination with central Distribution Center, Perform inbound product verification and put-away processes (inventory transfers in SAP, etc.), Train on SOPs, perform cycle counts and inventory reconciliation, and conduct safety/quality audits