Materials Management Associate IV

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. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. Position Overview The Materials Management Associate IV will lead and act as the subject matter expert in a variety of warehouse functions including material receipt and inspection, inventory cycle counting, specimen transfers, shipping, receiving, and distribution of goods and supplies. This role will provide significant support to ongoing process development and improvements. This position will work within defined protocols and specific procedures for the department. The Lead Materials Handler Associate must be able to work with minimal supervision and have excellent knowledge of all warehouse activities. This position requires excellent attention to detail, effective written and verbal communication skills, the ability to organize assigned tasks, and be flexible within a cross collaboration-based environment. Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following: Ensure prompt receipt, inspection, verification, and inventory reporting for all incoming materials, specimens, and equipment. Report and resolve receiving issues promptly through RMA process. Ensure materials team is up to date on training and are prepared to be successful within their defined roles. Ensure cycle counts are completed and transacted within NetSuite (SAP) in a timely manner. Preform and document all inventory adjustments using the ERP system. Maintain inventory and associated records for raw materials, intermediates, disposables, and spare parts. Maintain inventory accuracy numbers of 98% or higher via cycle counting/physical inventory actions. Maintain the electronic AP reconciliation folder for EOM transaction reviews. Oversee Kanban inventory replenishment within designated labs. Ensure all materials requiring QC inspection are properly transferred to designated holding locations. Coordinate with appropriate persons/departments with receipt details as applicable. Ensure safe transport of materials daily between both internal and external sites. Implement/audit 5S tasks to ensure the work center is well-kept and operating efficiently. Support all departments within the organization by pulling and issuing correct inventory. Ensure all outgoing materials or products are shipped in a timely manner. Initiate/follow-up on freight claims with manager and local carrier representatives. Package and process materials to be shipped in a manner consistent with IATA, DOT, and International Customs regulations. Resolve internal and external issues with delivered materials through root-cause analysis. Support and comply with the company's environmental health and safety (EHS) procedures. Work with IT to ensure ERP is up to date and working properly. Ability to accurately follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Strong documentation skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in team situations as well as independently in a fast-paced environment. Excellent oral and written comm…

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