Inventory Control Specialist

Who is USP?
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world's top authorities in health and science to develop quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. USP's fundamental belief that Equity = Excellence manifests in our
core value of Passion for Quality through our more than 1,300 hard-working professionals across twenty global locations to deliver the mission to strengthen the supply of safe, quality medicines and supplements worldwide.
At USP, we value inclusivity for all. We recognize the importance of building an organizational culture with meaningful opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. From the standards we create, the partnerships we build, and the conversations we foster, we affirm the value of Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion, and Belonging in building a world where everyone can be confident of quality in health and healthcare.
USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in all aspects of our work—an environment where every employee feels fully empowered and valued irrespective of, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, education, religion, gender identity, and expression, life experience, sexual orientation, country of origin, regional differences, work experience, and family status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
Brief Job Overview
This is a hands-on non-supervisory position responsible for monitoring, auditing, and maintaining finish goods Reference Standards for USP. The incumbent in this role will design and maintain the inventory storage setup of USP’s finished goods Reference Standards in a manner that meets the storage requirements of the Reference Standards as determined.
How will YOU create impact here at USP?
In this role at USP, you contribute to USP's public health mission of increasing equitable access to high quality, safe medicine and improving global health through public standards and related programs. In addition, as part of our commitment to our employees, Global, People, and Culture, in partnership with the Equity Office, regularly invests in the professional development of all people managers. This includes training in inclusive management styles and other competencies necessary to ensure engaged and productive work environments.
The Inventory Control Specialist has the following responsibilities:
• Conducts daily cycle counts of finished goods inventory.
• Identifies and physically moves finished goods items to be transferred between locations ensuring proper balancing of inventory within all locations.
• Ensures inventory is transferred between remote locations using the company vehicle and are properly stored and readily available.

Ensure inventory accuracy including adjusting inventory for breakage and obsolete items as needed.
• Coordinates the return of Recalled products, reporting to QA the customers who have returned product and properly disposing of said recalled products.
• Identify, upload, and update locations in system and completes inventory transfers.
• Works with the Accounting Department to conduct the annual inventory counts conducted by USP’s outside CPA firm.
• Responsible for Monitoring and coordinating hazardous waste for Distribution.
• Ensures Return orders are properly received and processed in Oracle (RMAS).
• Assists with preparation of customer shipments to ensure they are packaged in compliance with of IATA, DOT, and other regulatory agencies.
• Supports the Inventory Team Lead to ensure department metrics are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned when needed.
Who is USP Looking For?

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, along with the following competencies and experience:
• Qualified candidates will possess a high school diploma.
• Must have at least 3-year experience in a warehouse distribution environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle between facilities.
Additional Desired Preferences
• They will also possess a high level of attention to detail, organization skills, and time management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers necessary.
• Sense of urgency and sound judgment needed.
• Knowledge of DOT and IATA shipping guidelines preferred.
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