Inventory Control Analyst I at bioMérieux in Salt Lake City, UT

Summary: bioMérieux is a global leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, and they are seeking an Inventory Control Analyst I. The role involves managing daily cycle counting and audit activities across multiple warehouses, ensuring inventory accuracy, and analyzing inventory data to support decision-making and efficiency improvements. Responsibilities: - Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of BioFire Diagnostics Quality System - Understand enterprise systems used by BioFire Diagnostics - Assist manager to validate and maintain cycle count schedule - Perform cycle count activities to established work instruction - Verify count accuracy and variance reconciliation to WID standards prior to posting adjustment to inventory - Adhere to published authorization requirements for adjustments made to inventory - Record and maintain accurate log of count events - Provide timely feedback to department management regarding observed practices in other departments that are deemed to cause inaccuracies in the integrity of the inventory record (standard and non-standard transactions, shelf life expiration, material mishandling, improper consumption against a BOM, etc.) - Participate in quarterly physical count observation and material preparation activities associated with the observation - Writes queries or reports, aggregates inventory data, and performs statistical analysis based on requests from manufacturing, materials management, quality, project teams, or senior leadership - Integrates data from multiple data sources or functional areas, ensures data accuracy and integrity, and updates data as needed Required Qualifications: - High school diploma, GED or equivalent required - 1+ year of applicable experience required in warehouse, inventory control, analytics or lean implementation - Excellent problem solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills required - Must be able to read and comprehend documented inventory control procedures - Must have SQL skills or an aptitude to learning SQL - Must be skilled in MS Excel - Must be familiar with excel tasks such as the use of formulas, VLOOKUPs, Data Analysis, Pivot tables and Power Pivot - Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods - Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like - Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day - Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 lbs in all directions - Ability to travel between buildings at least 10% - Must have a valid driver's license as travel between stock locations is required Preferred Qualifications: - College courses in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Accounting, Business Information Systems, and Analytics preferred - Presentation skills preferred - Experience using MS office software to include Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project is preferred - Experience using SAP, Sales Force, DOMO, and JIRA preferred - Knowledge of lean implementation, process improvement, and Six Sigma preferred, not required - Knowledge of statistical programming languages in Python or R a plus Required Skills: SQL, MS Excel, Inventory Control Important Skills: Data Analysis, Lean Implementation Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical Thinking, MS Office, Python Benefits: A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options, Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match., Adoption Assistance, Wellness Programs, Employee Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, Various voluntary benefit offerings, Discount programs, Parental leaves