Inventory Specialist

About the position The Inventory Specialist at Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon division in San Angelo, TX, is responsible for managing inventory processes, including creating and maintaining work orders, monitoring material shortages, and conducting regular cycle counts. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring efficient inventory management and compliance with safety and quality standards. Responsibilities • Creates Work Orders for manufacturing, validations, programs, testing, salvage process, etc. , • Notifies the Capacity Planner of material shortages. , • Monitors Work Orders (WO) and Purchase Orders (PO) that are aging in Departments 104 & 106 using system reports and physical searches. , • Communicates any major issues to the shift incoming Inventory Specialist. , • Performs regular Cycle counts per approved procedures in conjunction with Warehouse/Vault Associates. , • Investigates Inventory Discrepancies. , • Performs JDE PO Receipts. , • Communicates with Purchasing and/or Raw Material Supply Planners regarding PO discrepancies/missing paperwork. , • Reviews and completes NCR/Salvage Process tasks on a daily basis. , • Reviews Hold Cages to resolve discrepancies. , • Creates daily orders in JDE for shipments to Affiliates and Ethicon NA sites. , • Provides support to internal departments to resolve work order issues. , • Communicates changes in capacity of batches to be kitted, receiving priorities, or Outgoing Raw Material shipments to Warehouse/Vault Facilitator and Associates. , • Assists Warehouse/Vault/Shipping Associate Facilitator with Department (106) Production Meetings. , • Acts as backup for Warehouse/Vault Associate Facilitator as needed. , • Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor and/or Designee. , • Follows current Compliance Regulations and Standards. , • Ensures safe working conditions and practices in the Department. , • Attends/Completes assigned Trainings as instructed by Supervisor or designee. Requirements • Associate Degree or equivalent skills, experience, or training required , • APICS certification (preferred) , • Basic computer skills and use of software application(s) , • Knowledge of ERP system, Intermediate Excel skills , • Understands ADAPTIV , • Understands and adheres to EPS principles and rules , • English (Speak, Read, Write), Bilingual preferred (English & Spanish) Nice-to-haves Benefits Apply Job!