Technical Specialist - 1st shift

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

The Technical Specialist – 1st Shift supports operational functions, provides technical guidance, assists with the implementation of improvements, and works on departmental projects to ensure department and corporate objectives are satisfied. Job duties include:

• Shift hours:  1st shift:  Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 3:30am

• Planning of shipments, preparation of documentation, order prioritizing, data analysis to maintain KPI targets.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures for distribution and logistical procedures
• Maintain and monitor IC systems for materials throughout the business cycle
• Monitors and audits systems and transactions to identify, correct, and prevent inaccuracies
• Interprets data on reports and forms to determine correct transactions to perform on all systems
• Assists manager/supervisor in identifying errors and planning a strategy to correct them and assure that they do not occur in the future
• Work with supervisor to be proactive and evaluate the system to prevent Post Goods Issue errors in the future
• Works with others to brainstorm and evaluate ideas for improvement
• Reconcile inventory discrepancies
• Updates status, quality, batch, and location in all required systems
• Reconciles systems and corrects data to ensure all systems agree
• Use investigation tools to balance stock with appropriate adjustments/movement types
• Handle error logs and workflow
• Use investigation tools to balance stock and appropriate adjustments/movement types
• Comprehension of inventory movement types and their applications
• Respond to internal users (professionally and timely) with information and training
• Uses expertise and experience to answer difficult or evaluated questions from Rep, Inventory1 employees or other departmental personnel
• Resolves questions regarding product inquiries/availability, error resolution, problem solving from Customer/Order Services (FG and Bulk), Receiving, Purchasing, QC, QA, Packaging, Selectors, and Production
• Fields phone calls from internal users related to inventory, deliveries, and discrepancies
• Handle inventory issues related to Customer Service pager (canceled orders, customer complaint research, delivery creation, etc.)
• Compile inventory information (measurements, volume) into spreadsheets, graphs, and charts
• Maintain measures and on-going process improvement data while identifying trends and supplying input on causes/solutions
• Daily maintenance of individual and departmental cycle count data, selection error data, customer complaint totals, and distribution center adjustment error rates
• Makes suggestions for process improvements in relation to inventory accuracy and other related duties
• Train new hires and existing employees on all procedures and procedural changes
• Trains new hires on all inventory control procedures
• Documents and reports progress of trainees to the manager/supervisor
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures of inventory control
• Miscellaneous duties and tasks as assigned
• Exemplary attendance and adherence to schedule
• Must follow all good distribution practices (GDP), where applicable

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 + years of Distribution or Warehouse experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Excel
• Solid computer skills and SAP experience
• Strong attention to detail
• 3 + years Quality System Continuous Improvement experience
• 1 + data analysis experience
• Strong analytical skills

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What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
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