Job Description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our location in Westbrook, ME, currently has an opportunity for an Inventory Coordinator.

Working under limited supervision, performs inventory movement and clerical duties in the materials control area, such as (but not limited to): receiving, stocking, and issuing materials, parts, supplies and equipment. Work is performed in accordance with established materials control, inventory, warehousing and purchasing procedures. Takes initiative to improve work product and processes. May be accountable for reviewing work of less experienced employees for quality and content. Adapts existing work methods to different situations. Can resolve unusual, nonstandard problems; refers only significant deviations from approved policy/practice to supervisor or more senior level personnel for resolution. Assures that quality of services meets internal and external customer requirements. May represent organization and resolve problems/determine priorities related to the above.

WHAT YOULL DO

Participates in cycle count process and physical inventories.

Creates and maintains all types of material transaction records, such as receipts, transfers, issues, returns, shipments, and adjustments.

Enters and maintains purchase orders (P.O.s) in manual and computer manufacturing/business systems.

Coordinates replacement of stock and expenses items by interfacing with procurement personnel.

Prepares reports and inventory analyses as required.

May maintain and perform receiving, stock, and shipping duties per documented procedures. May fill requests for parts as required, and issue components or supplies as necessary.

May maintain line stocks as defined by management.

Notifies supervisor of the need to replenish supplies/materials and of any difficulties that cannot be readily corrected.

Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.

Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING

* High School Diploma / GED or other specialized training/equivalent related experience. Associates Degree preferred.
* 4+ years of progressively more responsible inventory control experience.
* Complete knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the job; requires a thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the function, company products, polices, and programs.
* Work cooperatively and productively with others.
* Demonstrated competence in English spelling, grammar and punctuation, including the ability to successfully pass a reading comprehension pre-employment examination.
* Demonstrated organizational skills, attentiveness to detail and the ability to work under minimal supervision is required.
* Must be adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner while meeting assigned deadlines.
* Must also have demonstrated verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and basic math skills.
* Comprehensive ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech, demonstrated comprehension skills, and demonstrated competence in English spelling, grammar and punctuation.
* The ability to successfully pass a reading comprehension pre-employment examination is mandatory.
* Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and rules is essential.
* Must be able to use discretion and handle sensitive/confidential information. Demonstrated proficiency in operating a personal computer; the ability to pass a 10 key assessment examination.
* Must be proficient in using various PC-based software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, or similar word processing/spreadsheet software.
* Must be able to maintain regular and predictable attendance; the ability work overtime is also required.
* Duties regularly require moderate to heavy body/strength movements to manually lift and handle bulky items on a frequent basis weighing up to approximately twenty-five pounds.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

ARDx Abbott Rapid Diagnostics

LOCATION:

United States > Westbrook : 5 Bradley Drive

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Scarborough : 10 Southgate Rd

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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