Inventory Control Coordinator, Distribution Center

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Inventory Control Clerk II is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting efficient warehouse operations within a fast-paced distribution environment. This role serves as a key inventory resource, utilizing SAP and data analysis tools to investigate discrepancies, execute cycle count programs, reconcile inventory transactions, and support audit readiness. Follow established procedures and guidelines to receive, handle, store, record, and dispatch goods in a store or warehouse.

Main Responsibilities

• Receive incoming goods.

• Check for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices.

• Accurately sort, label, and store goods.

• Arrange storage to optimize warehouse space.

• Pick, pack, and dispatch outgoing goods according to written or verbal requests or orders.

• Enter data into a database or other computerized system to maintain up-to-date stock records.

• Retrieve stored information to respond to enquiries (for example on inventory levels or delivery schedules.).

• Perform other routine clerical activities according to the organization’s established procedures.

• These activities may include answering telephones, updating stock cards and inventory records, and completing receipt, transfer, delivery, and dispatch forms.

• Operate forklifts or other warehouse machinery.
• Execute and coordinate cycle count programs to maintain inventory accuracy and support operational performance.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Manage inventory reconciliations, adjustment approvals, and resolution of receiving and inventory exceptions.
• Monitor inventory control workflows, including quarantined, damaged, non-conforming, and stranded inventory.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Experience/Background

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in shipping and inventory control
• Preferred experience in a large distribution center 200k sq ft
• Preferred experience with cycle counting methodologies
• Preferred experienceLean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement exposure.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$22.50 – $45.00/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

     

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

        

LOCATION:

United States > Avon : 10223 Veterans Drive

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf