Inventory Coordinator

- What you will be doing
Why choose Innomar Strategies_
- _ “Remote-First” culture - flexible opportunities to work from home_
- _ Competitive Total Rewards Package:_
- o Base salary + bonus programs_
- o RRSP matching_
- o Employee Share Purchase Plan_
- _ Flexible benefits program (in effect on day one), including:_
- o Healthcare Spending Account_
- o Wellness Account - to focus on your nutrition, fitness, health and well-being_
- _ Parental Leave Top Up, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and Virtual Healthcare_
- _ Tuition Reimbursement + Employee Referral Programs_
- _ Growth opportunities for career advancement_
- _ Learning Programs, Leadership Training and Mentorship Programs to further your professional development_
- _ Ability to make an impact in creating healthier futures_
- _ We value diversity, equity and inclusion to foster a culture of belonging_
- PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:_
- Inventory Management_
- Coordination of stock transfers in conjunction with Procurement
- Quarantining of product as required
- Coordination and management of cycle counts and physical inventories for both SAGE 3PL Specialty clients and Innomar Specialty Wholesale, reconciliation and discrepancy resolution
- Liaise with 3PL Specialty Clients pertaining to monthly reporting requirements, inventory destruction, physical inventories and returns management
- Assisting with receiving documentation review, to ensure that all documentation is complete and accurate
- Coordinating the introduction, release of new and current product with Innomar Quality Assurance staff
- Assist with the reporting and inventory reconciliation requirements pertaining to product recalls
- Ensuring inventory in the Innomar DCs is checked monthly for expiry. Communicate any pending expiry concerns to applicable departments as required.
- Create, maintain a listing of substitute items for top kits
- Clinical Kit Inventory Planning: Coordinating, executing the ramp up of kit inventory for both regular and holiday period(s). Creating and updating planning templates and tools. Alert Warehouse Manager for specific kit production requirements.
- Act as back-up to the receiver in the functions of:_
- Receiving of products and completion of the receiving inspection documentation
- Updating system with receipts
- Drug and medical device inspection of all products
- Develop and implement improvements to existing operational procedures in order to maximize efficiency and cut operational costs
- Track inventory accuracy, both on purchase orders and returns
- Identifies and optimizes inventory items and locations within the warehouse to maintain and improve order fulfilment, put away and replenishment tasks.
- Perform analysis to identify root causes of inventory challenges, predict potential inventory problems, and provide solutions to improve day-to-day inventory movement.
- Utilizing WMS software and other user-created queries/tools, define requirements for existing or projected storage configurations and provide item placement/move reports to facilitate product movement.
- Manage item categories and correct storage placement for items such as flammables, aerosols, cytotoxins, controlled substances, chemicals, and frozen/refrigerated goods.
- Conduct monthly supply consumption
- Returns Management_
- Coordination of all returns with customer service
- Receive and document all customer and supplier returns
- Reconciling customer returns and supplier credits
- Working with QA to determine disposition where required
- All returns received during the first 3 weeks of current month to be processed with disposition finalized by months end
- Coordinate with clients to manage sample shipments, product returns and destruction authorizations
- Admin_
- Assist warehouse management with setting up and reporting on departmental KPIs
- Systems Training_
- Required to be trained and understand the operation of the ERP software and be able to function within the system
- The ability to be trained on and operate the RF scanning guns, for all warehouse related functions
What your background should look like
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:_
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Two or more years of experience required
- MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:_
- Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution industry
- Working knowledge of automated warehouse operating system
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Effective interpersonal and leadership skills
- Effective organizational skills; attention to detail
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently
- Excellent presentation skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Programs
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs daily
- exemption/accommodation._

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