At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.
Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.
Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day
401(k), eligibility after one year of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
New Distribution Center Launch Feb 2025
Shift: Monday - Friday 5am - 1:30pm plus mandatory overtime as necessary
Pay: based on experience
Job Summary
Responsible for maintaining an accurate warehouse inventory count, researching receiving & shipping discrepancies, checking product recall and expired products, receiving customer returns, and putting away of returns, proof of deliveries, manufacturer returns, unit of measure research, working directly with purchasing, accounts payable, customer service, accounts receivable, sales force and warehouse.
Core Responsibilities
Tools/Equipment
Proficient using RF/Voice Pick/Visual Pick technology to perform tasks.
Proficient using manual and motorized Material Handling Equipment (cherry picker, reach truck, double reach, sit down forklift, motorized pallet jack, etc.)
Receiving - Incoming/Outgoing
Counts or verify freight for accuracy and/or damage/infestation and perform needed OS&D related tasks.
Checks, receives, breaks down, and separates incoming customer returns. Review condition, expiration date range, and recall status. Restock saleable product and take appropriate action on product that is not in saleable condition and communicate all outcomes with Customer Service
Assembles, packs and ships manufacturer and/or vendor returns, initiates debit memos.
Inventory
Perform cycle counts and BIN verification activities.
Perform customer service and purchasing initiated cycle counts (customer shipments, vendor receipts) and respond accordingly.
Maintains accurate inventory locations and moves inventory locations as required.
Manage product to avoid instances of damage or expiration. As necessary, determine appropriate disposition of inventory, including any avenues for recoup of cost of goods.
Establish, maintain, and execute the warehouse optimization program, slotting, which ensures that product is available in the most operationally efficient warehouse locations Investigation/Analysis
Research inventory discrepancies, customer service errors (pick errors, over ships, etc.), account payable discrepancies and Unit of Measures errors.
Research PODs of shipments and freight bills for errors
Performs work on pick and put away discrepancies report.
Support product recall/vendor return process through physical identification and segregation of product.
Review and analyze weekly sync report to determine error causes.
Run and review daily CSW and OMNI reports (sync, etc.) to determine root cause.
Ensures on‐going integrity of high risk sku cycle count execution, frequency, and results review.
Audits/Physical Inventory
Coordinates audit activities specific to on‐site observation.
Coordinate all physical inventory warehouse preparation and cut off activities as required by PI instruction documentation. Manage system requirements and control desk activities, running of valuation reports, reconciliation of final count variances, and all other reconciliation requirements.
General
Can operates equipment as high as 35 feet in the air.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Follows safety policies and procedures and corrects or communicates hazards to management.
Count and perform basic math calculations.
Maintain productivity and quality standards.
Perform additional duties as directed.
Qualifyinig Experience
General knowledge of a variety of basic topics (math, reading, basic accounting, typing, etc.) Equal to a high school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience working in a warehouse/distribution center a plus.
One to three years of inventory control experience required.
Warehouse/Operations certification a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form
Ability to work in a fast‐paced, team environment and meet performance standards/individual performance goals
Good attention to detail
Dependable and able to report to work as scheduled/have regular punctual attendance
Willingness to learn how to use new material handling equipment
Willingness to learn WMS Technology
Ability to adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures for safety rules and requirements received in training
General PC knowledge with an ability to use spreadsheet, word processing and graphics presentation software
Must successfully pass pre‐employment drug screen and background check
Ability to frequently work unscheduled overtime hours with minimal notice
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Familiar with all concepts, practices, and procedures of Inventory Control
For some functions, must be able to operate forklift and pick items as high as 35 feet in the air
Must be able to stand and walk on concrete warehouse floors for long periods of time
Must be able to squat and kneel often, and lift up to 50 lbs. individually or greater than 50 lbs. in a team lift
Must be able to safely use a step ladder or stool to reach area shelves
Must be able to safely wear steel‐toed protective footwear in accordance with the OSHA General Industry standard
Must be able to safely use a provided box cutter
Must be able to move up and down multi‐level stairways safely
Must be able to clearly communicate (speak and understand) in English in order to operate voice‐pick technology
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If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.
Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.