Inventory Specialist

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking an Inventory Specialist to join Ethicon located in San Angelo, TX.

There is an internal pre-identified candidate for consideration. However, all applications will still be reviewed.

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Job Summary

Creates and/or maintains tracking of issues using reports, charts, etc. Reviews and audits departmental procedures (RID Log/Completed forms, PO receipt documentation, etc.). Reviews, monitors, creates orders for department work order supplies and tracks/monitors department budget.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates Work Orders for manufacturing, validations, programs, testing, salvage process, etc.
• Notifies the Capacity Planner of material shortages.
• Monitor Work Orders (WO) and Purchase Orders (PO)longer than a certain period of time that are aging in Departments 104 & 106 using system reports, physical searches, etc.
• Communicate any major issues to the shift incoming Inventory Specialist.
• Performs regular Cycle counts per approved procedures in conjunction with Warehouse/Vault Associates.
• Investigates Inventory Discrepancies.
• Perform JDE PO Receipts.
• Communicates with Purchasing and/or Raw Material Supply Planners PO discrepancies/missing paperwork (COC, packing list, closed PO, etc.).
• Reviews and completes NCR/Salvage Process tasks on a daily basis.
• Reviews Hold Cages to resolve discrepancies.
• Creates daily orders in JDE for shipments to Affiliates and Ethicon NA sites.
• Provide support to internal departments to resolve work order issues.
• Communicates to Warehouse/Vault Facilitator and Associates changes in capacity of batches to be kitted, receiving priorities or Outgoing Raw Material shipments, on a day-to-day basis.
• Assist Warehouse/Vault/Shipping Associate Facilitator with Department (106) Production Meetings.
• Backup for Warehouse/Vault Associate Facilitator, as needed to coordinate work shift task, priorities and overtime.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor and/or Designee.
• Follow current Compliance Regulations and Standards.
• Ensure safe working conditions and practice in the Department.
• Attend/Complete assigned Trainings as instructed by Supervisor or designee or through Compliance Wire.
• Comply with all environmental, safety and occupational health policies. (i.e., ISO14001 & OSHAS18001

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent skills, experience, or training required
• APICS certification (preferred)
• Basic computer skills and use of software application(s).
• Knowledge of ERP system, Intermediate Excel skills.
• Understands ADAPTIV
• Understands and adheres to EPS principles and rules.
• English (Speak, Read, Write), Bilingual preferred (English & Spanish)

Physical Demands

The ability to work overtime, off-shift hours and some holidays as needed by business is required

Working conditions

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Associates is requires to wear gowning as per established Quality Procedures.
• The San Angelo Plant is a 24/7 operation; weekends and holidays are included in the work schedule

Johnson & Johnson 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 on the basis of disability.

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