Inventory Control Associate (Scarborough)

Posted:
7/9/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Maine, United States ⋅ Portland, Maine, United States ⋅ Westbrook, Maine, United States ⋅ Scarborough, Maine, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

As an Inventory Control Associate, you will work in a fast paced, agile, and constantly growing environment. Your daily work will consist of cycle counts and helping investigate inventory discrepancies. This position is important to the proper functioning of the distribution center.

 

Exceeding customer expectations is one of our guiding principles at IDEXX. Our credibility as a company relies on our ability to deliver quality products to our customers on time and with no disruption to their business. IDEXX’s Worldwide Operations Team works to meet this challenge each day with a global network of distribution hubs and a focus on efficiency, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. 

Schedule

This positions will follow a Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30pm, schedule.

Primary Duties + Responsibilities
May be responsible for any or all the following:

  • Your primary functions for this position will be inventory cycle counting,

  • You will support the inventory scrap process by ensuring approved scrap is processed and disposed of in an appropriate manner.

  • You will maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse environment.

  • You will Investigate and resolve inventory inaccuracies

  • You will support inventory processes, solutions, and strategies for the continuous improvement of inventory accuracy and order fulfillment quality; includes cycle counts, data entry, tracking, reconciling, documenting, and reporting.

  • You will move and store equipment, and inventory for internal and external customers.

  • You will support inventory control document preparation.

  • You will collaborate with business partners to support continuous improvement of materials management.

  • Perform a variety of other inventory activities as needed.

  • Operation of Power Industrial Equipment (forklift, reach truck, order picker, etc.)

Education

  • High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Associates degree or equivalent preferred.

Required Skills + Abilities

  • Ability to work well under pressure and tight time constraints

  • Ability to effectively function in a team environment

  • Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Good computer skills and knowledge (including SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred)

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Able to follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applicable ISO regulations

  • Able to properly lift up to 50 pounds; ability to move up to 100 pounds with assistance

  • Up-to-date certification to operate a forklift is required (training available)

  • previous experience with dangerous goods is preferred

Physical Demands

  • Warehouse-type environment

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Work Environment

  • Normal warehouse environment where protective clothing may be required

  • Moderate to high noise level

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and can be exposed to risk of electrical shock.

Why IDEXX

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from diseases. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery.   At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. 

Let’s pursue what matters together. 

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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IDEXX Laboratories Inc

Website: https://idexx.com/

Headquarter Location: Westbrook, Maine, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1983

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Seed

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Livestock ⋅ Veterinary