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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Warehouse Specialist

Working at Abbott

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

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.

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 company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our location in Portsmouth, VA currently has an opportunity for a Warehouse Specialist. In this role, the individual will be responsible for receiving incoming freight and inventory management of lab supplies.

Shift:

Monday to Friday

10:00 am-6:30 pm

What You’ll Work On

Act as an area lead, leading a team of 3-4

Support Warehouse Manager in space planning and forecasting for inventory

Overseeing and leading the training of receiving team on ERP systems, forklift usage, and replenishment according to procedures

Ensure timely and accurate receipts of purchased materials and returned goods.

Coordinate material transactions between the warehouses and other departments.

Supervise cycle count activities and physical inventory counts. Stocking and inventory management of supplies within site warehouses ensuring first in first out is maintained

Maintain warehouse and ensure supplies are easily identifiable and retrievable

Reconcile packing slips according to company procedures

Transfer of supplies between the main warehouse and reserve warehouse locations

Must comply with company policy regarding the handling of supplies, chemicals, tests, and reagents

Maintain a high level of organizational, professionalism, and time management skills

Maintains cleanliness of the pick faces, overstock locations, and receiving by sweeping the floor, wiping up spills, and keeping stations organized

Follows and abides by all company safety rules

Verify all receiving equipment and supplies are at an operational level

Ability to operate Microsoft office applications (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft word, Microsoft excel, and Power Point)

Perform random quality audits on shipment receipts daily

Oversee and support daily cycle counts

Must be dependable and punctual

Determine daily flow and prioritization of receipts and status on incoming air and ocean shipments

Performs other duties as assigned

Monitor PO receipts, transfers, and replenishments and provide status on all inbound shipments daily. Checking processes for accuracy and ensuring customers’ orders are fulfilled

Build and maintain relationships with key internal customers

Assist with process improvements

Submit Global Help Desk Tickets

Lead tier meetings

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Must be a solid communicator with problem-solving skills

Hands-on experience with ERP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (Great Plains or Sage) or - Inventory management systems and Scan Force 

Ability to understand inventory management practices

Hands-on experience in a combination of warehouse picking & packing, supply chain forecasting, and inventory management

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP/APO and Business Warehouse data usage), analysis, and presentation

Excellent analytical and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build consensus across a functional, business unit, and geographic boundaries

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The base pay for this position is $18.45 – $36.85 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.