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Inventory Control Specialist

Employer
United States Pharmacopeia
Location
Frederick, MD
Start date
Sep 15, 2022

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Summary of the Position

This is a hands-on position in Reference Standard Production (RSP). The incumbent is responsible for receiving, inspecting, storing, and documenting receipt of bulk reference standard materials (chemicals) and components for USP, The Inventory Control Specialist is expected to serve as an effective member of a team working cohesively to properly receive standard material, maintain inventory accuracy and follow USPs quality protocols. This position is a component of USPs core business, and the incumbent is expected to support departmental quality initiatives and USPs culture of safety.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Performs bulk receipt tasks including document verification, verification of storage conditions, proper internal storage, ERP transactions and communication of relevant receipt information to pertinent departments. Create and distribute regular reports detailing bulk materials received.
  • Perform regular inventory cycle counts and report findings. Investigate out of tolerance count discrepancies. Assist with production materials inventory in support of successful supply chain management, including stocking supplies, dispensing components, and participating in physical inventory activities.
  • Prepare and ship chemical reference standard materials between domestic USP sites per US DOT regulations.
  • In support of a quality product, conducts all tasks with excellence and minimal errors. This position is expected to proactively seek opportunities for departmental continuous improvement.
  • Takes personal ownership of work assigned, continuing to meet department targets while prioritizing additional responsibilities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years of work experience with data entry, shipping/receiving, material management.
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of biopharmaceuticals, science-based or health care organizations desired.
  • Prior experience with an ERP system.
  • Prior experience in a scientific based industry.
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills, written and oral.
  • Ability and desire to work with well with diverse employees and across various departments in a cooperative and friendly manner.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast -paced environment.
  • Proven ability to work in a team.
  • Able to operate independently when appropriate yet understands when to escalate issues and exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Benefits

USP provides you with the benefits you need to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off, comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial wellbeing are protected.

About USP

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) USP is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top experts in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP brings together more than 1,100 talented professionals across five global locations to deliver its mission to strengthen the supply of safe quality medicines and supplements worldwide. USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.

The following COVID-19 provisions will apply to selected candidate(s) hired:

As a condition of employment with United States Pharmacopeial Conventions (USP) duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, all employees and contingent staff hired after July 1st, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Category Distribution/Facilities

Job Type Full-Time

Company

USP is an independent, scientific nonprofit organization focused on building trust in the supply of safe, quality medicines. We are working to strengthen the global supply chain so that the medicines people rely on for health are available when needed and work as expected. We do this through establishing public scientific standards and programs that help ensure billons of people around the world have access to safe and quality products.

USP aspires to be a diverse, inclusive, innovative, and engaging organization that empowers and engages staff and volunteers to contribute to its mission to improve global health. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited to, personality, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, education, religion, gender identity and expression, life experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional differences, work experience, family status, and where they can contribute their full potential to accomplish our mission.

At USP, you’ll join a talented and diverse team of 1,200 scientific, technical and public health professions, working in state-of-the-art facilities and collaborating with the world’s leading experts from industry, academia, healthcare, and government to address public health challenges and advance cutting-edge innovation.

Whether you’re helping to establish new USP standards, creating key resources to address emerging health issues, or providing critical technical assistance in the developing countries, you’ll be inspired by the positive impact your work has on building public trust and a healthier tomorrow.

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United States

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