Coordinator, Stockroom - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott Laboratories hiring for Coordinator, Stockroom - Sturgis, MI Plant jobs in Sturgis, MI, US

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Job Title: Coordinator, Stockroom

Working at Abbott 

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: 

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled  
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance  
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan 
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1 
• Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays 
• Retiree Healthcare program 
• Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match 
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. 
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.  
• A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.  

The Opportunity  

This position works out of our Sturgis, MI location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. 

For over 70 years, Abbott’s Sturgis, Mich., has been impacting its community while producing products that provide essential nutrition to millions of families around the world. Working here, you’ll feel part of a family that is dedicated to making a difference and helping others. 

What You’ll Work On 

The Stockroom Coordinator is responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Stockroom and performing Procurement duties including preparing, processing, and verifying orders.  This role is also responsible for support and training of users in the Ariba system. The Coordinator will learn all aspects of the Stockroom Clerk role and assist in maintaining stock items.  Other duties include but are not limited to resolving issues related to shipment, vendor issues, completion of cycle counts, expediting orders and answering vendor questions. Special projects relating to stockroom or purchasing may be assigned.  The majority of time is spent utilizing computer applications associated with Purchasing and Inventory control to ensure Procurement needs are met along with maintaining the integrity of the inventory.

• Coordinating and reviewing/verifying the stockroom documents (i.e. Stock Adds, Obsoletes, PO's, KPl's). Assure that documents are controlled and maintained according to Division and plant record retention requirements.
• Train and be familiar with all functions of the Stockroom Purchasing Coordinator, Stockroom Clerk, and provide back up when necessary.
• Assure that documents are controlled and maintained according to Division and plant record retention requirements.
• Oversee the cycle counting process and investigate discrepancies, adjusting inventory as needed.
• Vendor contacts – keep an open line of communication needed for placing orders and obtaining information.
• Work closely with maintenance in locating needed items to avoid downtime.
• Supports plant users in the Ariba system with requisitions, invoicing, and overall-system functionality.
• Assist all areas in the plant concerning requisitions and purchase orders.
• Assist in reducing stockroom spare parts inventory.
• Responsible for the audit of all purchases generated through the stockroom requisitioning process according to corporate policy and procedure.  This includes confirmation that all proper authorizations have been obtained and that all other Corporate and Division guidelines have been followed.
• Utilize Maximo/SAP and other computer systems to monitor inventory levels
• The verification of invoices, credit memos and receipt discrepancies.  Investigates and resolves open invoice issues.
• Works with stock clerks to resolve wrong parts issues, communicating to suppliers to help resolve these issues.
• Reconcile all outstanding credits due to the return of materials to the vendor.  All quantities returned and the reason for the return must be verified and made satisfactory to both parties.
• Works with the Customs teams to ensure proper paperwork and shipping of international orders.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3-5 years of experience in a combination of Materials Management, Finance, Customer Service, and/or Plant Operations OR a Bachelors Degree         
• High level of attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills to be utilized in investigating order discrepancies and expediting outstanding/rush orders
• Must be computer literate. The job requires working with a complex computer inventory accounting system
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Able to perform a varied number of duties with high levels of interruptions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a technical field such as Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance
• Experience with buying and/or researching parts

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity and Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $20.60 – $41.20 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.