Sr Inventory Coordinator - 1st Shift - Altavista, VA Plant

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott.

Abbott’s Nutrition Division develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and ZonePerfect® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Altavista, Va., is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.

WORKING AT ABBOTT

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

Fast paced work environment where your safety is our priorityProduction areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidaysRetiree Healthcare ProgramRobust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchTuition 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 stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

The Opportunity

This Sr Inventory Coordinator position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition Division.

What You’ll Work On

Communicate with the vendor as the primary Abbott contact:Place purchase orders which is done by utilizing the AMAPS systems and communicating this with the vendors.Expedite orders that are either late or are needed earlier due to schedule changes.Work with the vendors to alleviate chronic delivery or quality problems through both written and verbal communications.Act as liaison between the plant and the vendor to coordinate any returns of rejected material to the vendor.Central contact for carriers and division transportation to ensure deliveries are scheduled and rescheduled as required.Act as the liaison between the other departments within the plant to coordinate any quality issues that need to be resolved in an emergency.Monitor all raw materials testing to ensure that all commodities are released to meet the production schedule.Maintain the general stores requisition program in coordinating the flow of materials for interplant transfers, pilot plant needs and return to vendors.Monitor expiration dates for over 250 raw materials to minimize destruct costs.Maintain system integrity by resolving issues with cycle count reconciliation, batch closures, and buffer maintenance.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.General business knowledge of 2-5 years with an emphasis on purchasing functions such as vendor relations, purchase order preparation and invoicingGood understanding of sound accounting principles, inventory control procedures, attention to detail, and maintaining paperwork for audits or tracking purposes.Proficient in MS Office Suite including excel spreadsheets Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity and a Military/Veteran Friendly employer.

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The base pay for this position is $18.25 – $36.45 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.