Inventory Specialist

• Coordinate and monitor all inventory tracking activities for 2nd shift
• Manage return goods processes, ensuring all Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) are completed in a timely manner
• Initiate call tags to facilitate product returns to the Regional Center (RC)
• Discard materials that have been outside of Baxter’s control, following all applicable SOPs
• Return eligible product to inventory promptly and accurately
• Investigate and reconcile inventory discrepancies
• Handle recall product to confirm that every affected inventory item is completely tracked
• Partner with the Quality department to ensure all destruction procedures align with SOPs
• Provide training to company personnel on inventory processes
• Consistently meet benchmark standards set by management while ensuring no product damage occurs
• Perform daily cycle counts across various warehouse locations
• Use PC or RF terminal to access Warehouse Management System (WMS) and JDE systems
• Control and coordinate Field Corrective Actions and local inventory holds within WMS
• Audit and resolve issues identified in daily exception reports
• Ensure compliance with all Regulatory, Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements (including spills, damages, and returns)
• Move material using Material Handling Equipment such as pallet jacks, reach trucks, forklifts, clamp trucks, and cherry pickers
• Manage and arrange damaged product according to SOPs
• Responsible for operating powered industrial equipment safely and adhering to all training and SOPs
• Willingness to work extra hours when required

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent experience, required
• 1–2 years of experience in warehouse distribution or order fulfillment
• Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• General knowledge of material flow and distribution processes
• Ability to investigate and interpret financial transactions
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) with a calculator
• Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective telephone communication skills for interaction with product vendors
• Ability to work autonomously with little oversight
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs. and operate material handling machinery
• Required to handle powered industrial equipment (forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, etc.) following safety standards
• Willingness to work additional hours when required

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational assistance programs
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service
• Family and medical leaves of absence
• Paid parental leave
• Commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare benefits