Inventory Analyst (Temporary)

Position Summary

As part of Global Operations, EMEA Logistics & Distribution function (L&D), this role is dedicated to the monitoring and control of inventory accuracy in 3PL (3rd Party Logistics) sites partiuclarly the Teleflex European Distribution Center in Germany (EDC).  The key focus is ensuring daily inventory alignment between SAP and the local WMS (Warehous Management System) managing EDC operations, including monitoring and management of the daily failures of the technical messages (iDocs) exchanged between SAP and WMS.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: 10% 
 

Principal Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

•    Assure that daily goods receiving activities are posted correctly by 3PL and in SAP and communicate with Procurement Team case of non-conformities at goods receiving.
•    Assure that daily goods issue activities are posted correctly by 3PL and in SAP and communicate with Customer Service in case of problems. 
•    Assure that Customer Returns activities are posted correctly by 3PL and in SAP and communicate with Customer Service in case of problems.
•    Post manual inventory adjustment movements (stock write up-write off) following 3PL automated e-mail messages.
•    Download daily Inventory comparison Teleflex-3PL, communicate with 3PL to investigate on discrepancies, post inventory adjustments where required.
•    Monitor daily failed technical interface messages (inbound, outbound, Material Master, Batch Master), resolving them or involving 3PL and other Teleflex functions when required. 
•    Monitor the correct functioning if the IT technical Interface, escalating to SCM Manager and IT support functions in case of technical issues.
•    Manage communication between Quality Assurance Dept. and 3PL in case products require to be quarantined; periodically report status of quarantined inventory. 
•    Periodically prepare the list of inventories requiring physical disposition, help managing disposition process with 3PL, post scrap movements in SAP;
•    Plan and support yearly Physical Inventory activity, and/or the periodical cycle counting activities, making sure that the agreed plan is fulfilled by 3PL, and maintaining the related reporting.
•    Support import agents in collecting and preparing the required documents for importing the goods and executing customs clearance.
•    Support internal and external auditors on periodical audits, coordinating the collection of the required documents from 3PL and transport companies.
 

Education / Experience Requirements

•    ERP / Planning Systems knowledge – preferably SAP
•    knowledge of basic iDoc management on data exchange via technical interface;
•    Some Supply chain or inventory control experience
•    Ability to work independently with limited supervision 
•    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively across multiple organisation levels 
•    Proven ability to support / drive change and continuous process improvement 
•    ability to combine punctual day to day processing of activity, and analytical approach in view of key root cause identification and resolution;
•    good communication skills with a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with individuals belonging to different functions in the organization, including IT functions.

Key Relationships / Interfaces: 
•    Distribution Centre personnel
•    Supply Planning/ Demand Panning/ Intercompany Planning
•    Customer Service
•    Finance
•    IT
•    DMO (Data Mgt Office)

Behaviours/ Values:
•    Good organizational skills and effective communicator at all levels 
•    Ability to cope under pressure 
•    Ability to multi-task, assertive, flexible & adaptable 
•    Self-motivated/ self-sufficient with the ability to be a team player as well as able to work on own initiative 
•    Diligent with attention to detail

Note:  As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Teleflex Medical business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.

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