Site Name: USA - Maryland - Rockville Posted Date: Nov 12 2024 GSK is currently looking for an Inventory Specialist to join our team in Rockville, MD. In this role you’ll be responsible for managing all equipment related spare parts, standard parts and consumables inventory in support of the Facilities Maintenance and Manufacturing Operations departments. Database responsibilities include the coordinator-level operation and maintenance of the computerized maintenance system inventory management module. Key Responsibilities: Administration of the inventory-tracking database. Requisitioning, ordering, receiving and stocking of equipment spare parts and consumables. Issuance of spare parts, standard parts and consumables to work orders and plant technicians. Store-to-store transfers. Assembly, issuance and tracking of Equipment Changeover Kits. Inventory cycle counts. Collaborate with Materials Management department in set-up and replenishment of emergency stock areas. Writing or revising of SOPs and policies. Collaborate with Purchasing and/or Accounting Departments to resolve problems. Management and oversight of storerooms Re-enforce EHS rules and policies within work area Elevate any identified EHS risks, for which assistance is needed in order to mitigate, through tiered accountability The Inventory Specialist will be responsible for providing input to the Manager Engineering Systems when discussing departmental budget decisions concerning Engineering Spares required for maintenance and repair of utility and process equipment and how it affects the building and site capital budget. The typical work hours for this position are a standard workday and 40-hour work week. Some travel may be required. Why you? Basic Qualifications: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: HS Diploma or GED 1+ years of GMP experience Must be able to lift 40lbs Preferred Qualifications: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Production experience is a plus. Have a valid driver’s license Operate heavy machinery (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.) Experience with complex asset and /or inventory management database applications. Strong background and working knowledge of inventory control methods in cGMP regulated environment. Individual should be familiar with FDA and cGMP requirements and implementing and maintaining procedures to meet such guidelines. Strong organizational skills are a must. #LI-GSK The annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $66,045 to $89,355 taking into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. 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