Location: Marlton, NJ
Company: Apple
Inventory jobs refer to positions that involve managing and overseeing the stock and supplies within a company, ensuring that inventory levels meet the business's needs. Typically, the duties include tracking inventory levels, ordering supplies, performing audits, and maintaining accurate records. These jobs require attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and often knowledge of inventory management software. They are crucial in sectors like retail, manufacturing, and warehousing, where the balance between too much and too little stock is vital for operational efficiency and profitability.
Inventory jobs revolve around managing, organizing, and tracking goods or materials in a business. The primary tasks include recording inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed, and maintaining accurate records. These roles are crucial for ensuring that there is enough stock to meet demand without overstocking, which can tie up capital and storage space. Employees in inventory jobs must be detail-oriented, adept at data entry, and possess solid organizational skills. They often utilize inventory management software to streamline processes and may work in various environments from warehouses to retail stores. The efficiency and accuracy of inventory management directly impact a company's ability to serve its customers and manage costs.
Inventory jobs involve managing the flow of goods in and out of a company's stock to ensure accuracy and efficiency in supply chain operations. These roles include tasks such as tracking inventory levels, ordering supplies, overseeing warehouse organization, and conducting stock audits. Key features of inventory jobs include meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in inventory management systems. Personnel in these positions are critical in minimizing losses, optimizing stock levels, and supporting successful business operations.
The Inventory Analyst will be responsible for monitoring and optimizing inventory levelsto ensure efficient supply chain operations. This role involves analyzing inventory data, forecasting demand, implementing inventory control measures, and collaborating withcross-functional teams to improve inventory management processes.
The Inventory Analyst will work with management to communicate ongoing projects and continuouslyreview demand/inventory planning goals along with working to achieve KPI targetgoals. Essential functions • Maintain and forecast optimal stock levels in all warehouses. • Work closely with Purchasing and Procurement to decide on forecastadjustments and re-order points.
• Analyze inventory levels across multiple locations and product categoriesto identify trends, patterns, and potential issues. • Review service technician’s trunk stocks to ensure proper inventory isbeing optimized.
• Utilize statistical analysis and forecasting techniques to accurately predictfuture demand and optimize inventory replenishment. • Set and maintain replenishment parameters for all locations. • Collaborate with purchasing, production, and service teams to developeffective inventory strategies that align with business objectives. • Review weekly cycle counts and perform root cause analysis for anydiscrepancies. • Monitor inventory turnover rates, identify slow-moving or obsolete
items, and propose strategies for mitigating excess inventory. • Monitor expiring products and work with purchasing and sales teams tomitigate current and future write-offs.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, andfinance, to gather data and insights for consensus inventory plan used incompanywide S&OP process. • Generate and maintain inventory reports, including stock levels, days onhand, inventory turns, expiring products, sales forecasts, key performanceindicators (KPIs), and provide regular updates to management. • Recommend and implement improvements to inventory managementprocesses, including inventory control policies, replenishment policies, andforecasting process.
Competencies • Strong organizational skills are a must along with attention to detail and excellent time management skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights. • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. • Ability to build relationships and collaborate both internally and externally and manage those relationships. • Work well as part of a team as well as independently with minimal oversight and handle ambiguous situations/tasks.
• Creative thinker, able to think outside the box. • Proficiency in ERP systems, inventory management software and intermediate Excel functions. • Solid understanding of supply chain principles, including forecasting, demand planning, and inventory control. • Continuous learning mindset to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in inventory management practices. Avantik is an integrated medical products and services company delivering superior quality instruments, reagents, consumables, and service to the anatomic pathology market consisting of hospital, reference, and physician office laboratories in the US.
The company is headquartered in Montville Township, NJ. Avantik’s experienced team and consultative partner approach integrates consumables, service, equipment, and education so that labs focus on what matters most - having everything under control in their laboratory to deliver fast and accurate diagnoses. Avantik offers a full line of consumables and reagents for the histology lab sourced and private label Avantik branded and by distribution of other brands. Avantik has serviced all brands of OEM histology lab equipment for over 40 years and offers best-in-class responsiveness and an industry leading 97% first time fix-rate.
Avantik offers a team orientated, customer service focused environment with competitive compensation, bonus programs, medical (company covers 80% of the cost), dental and vision insurance, 401K (with a match) and more. Learn more at www. avantik- Avantik is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Works with both managers and mechanics to maintain CMMS work order system, parts quantities and machine assignments. Input and catalogue all parts into computer system using CMMS software Physical stocking of replenishment parts to shelves/bins Unloading of received parts Receives, unpacks, and stores incoming tools and equipment and requisitions stock to replenish inventory Deliver tools or equipment to workers/managers Locates lost or misplaced tools and equipment Inspects tools and machine parts for defects and wear and reports damage to supervisor May mark and identify equipment using tag, stamp or electronic marking tool Other duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager Required Skills
and Competencies: Minimum 5 years of inventory experience High level of computer literacy including prior CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management Software) use High school diploma Attention to detail with strong organizational and recording skills Ability to effectively communicate with others Ability to self-check work Physical qualifications and work environment: Must be able to lift 50 lbs; Must be able to sustain office work including the following: Must be able to sustain factory work for 8+ hours per day including the following: Standing Reaching and pulling to retrieve and put away parts Walking through shop Office environment is of moderate noise level.
Shop noise levels are such that protective ear-coverings are recommended. May require weekend and overtime hours with a flexible schedule due to shipping needs.
