Inventory Control Coordinator, Charlotte - job 1 of 2

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Job Summary

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

As an integral part of the Operations & Sales Team, the Inventory Control Coordinator will make sure this division of our warehouse has all the products, materials, equipment and supplies we need to operate efficiently and effectively aligning with established policies and standards in a warehouse setting. They will also oversee inventory management processes, resolve any issues that arise, and keep track of all movement in our proprietary software.

This position requires heavy lifting of packages weighing up to 50#, utilizing inventory shelving throughout the day, and being your feet most of the day.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsibilities Deliver/retrieve inventory including restock and emergency runs to the appropriate facility accurately and safely.
• Coordinate with Sales to make sure surgery requisitions are submitted timely and accurately to ensure fulfillment and delivery of product.
• Uses Inventory systems such as SMS, ZSIS, DCS, Fed-ex programs to loan, receive, ship, issue and monitor inventory.
• Exchange and return expired products. Bill and restock inventory for surgical cases.
• Boxing, packing, labeling, shipping instruments, and using shipping programs as needed.
• Maintain inventory of surgical kits.
• Always maintain the status of inventory with ability to provide updates.
• Manages product returns and processes worn instrument returns.
• Accepts ownership/responsibility for tasks and following directions closely.
• Develops and enhances product knowledge through training, webinars, learning modules, interaction and partnership, etc., as needed.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Expected Areas of Competence

• Must possess excellent telephone etiquette and a high degree of professionalism
• Must be skilled in verbal and written communication techniques including email and texting etiquette .
• Organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Tech skills a must when using proprietary software,
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, and inventory systems used by Zimmer Biomet.
• Ability to manipulate and analyze data to improve inventory mix.
• Demonstrated knowledge to identify Zimmer Biomet product by major product groupings and familiarity with product lines of other divisions.
• Participation in occasional 24 hour “on-call” emergency situations as needed.

Education/Experience Requirements

• HS Diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, or equivalent experience required. (Associate's or bachelor’s degree Preferred.)
• Experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Systems, Engineering, or another technical field preferred.
• Frequent lifting required.
• Must be able to lift as much as 50 pounds without assistance.
• May require vendor credentialing.

Travel Requirements

Up to 5%

Additional Information

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. This is why we offer you a competitive rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs as well as paid time off for vacation and holidays.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability