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Position Overview
The Inventory Specialist I will assist in various activities including cycle counting, ERP system material movements, receiving, storing, and inventory control of Instrument and Automation Services instrument service/repair materials. This role will have primary responsibility for ensuring inventory levels of materials to support lab instrument service maintenance and repair activities.
Essential Duties
Include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages.
Locate and pack inventory for shipping to other Exact Science locations.
Ensure timely transactions in the EPR system for inventory/material movements and usage.
Report shortages, damages, and incorrect deliveries on appropriate forms and to designated personnel, following approved procedures and meeting Lab Quality requirements.
Provide support for inventory control of non-conforming materials. Work with leadership to investigate and document non-conformance following Lab Quality procedures.
Facilitate shipment of outgoing materials to Exact Sciences locations as needed.
Participate in reviews of material consumption and projections for inventory planning.
Work with Service Operations leadership to establish and maintain reorder points and reorder quantities for service material.
Ensure proper rotation and organization of stock and participate in cycle counting activities. Trace problems related to discrepancies and work with Lab Automation and Services (LAS) teams as needed to resolve them.
Work within the Service Operations team to create and maintain purchase requisitions for materials to sustain designated inventory levels.
Ability to frequently and accurately communicate with employees, customers, and vendors in person, via the telephone, or by email.
Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Participate in departmental process improvement projects.
Highly motivated and able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Adaptable, open to change, able to work in ambiguous situations, and respond to new information and unexpected circumstances.
Good verbal and written communication skills and customer service oriented with professional interpersonal skills.
Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to manage time and competing priorities.
Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
Ability to work a designated schedule.
Ability to work overtime, as needed.
Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 60% of a typical working day.
Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
Ability to work in a warehouse and/or service workshop for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for approximately 20% of a typical working day.
Ability to work seated for approximately 40% of a typical working day. Ability to work standing for approximately 60% of a typical working day.
Ability to grasp with both hands/arms; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
May be exposed to hazardous materials and instruments with moving parts, lasers, heating and freezing elements, and high-speed centrifugation.
Ability and means to travel between local Exact Sciences Madison locations.
Exact Sciences · Us, WI