Edwards Lifesciences is growing and our Inventory Control Associate , Endotronix position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future. This role will sit within the Endotronix team, who develop implantable heart monitoring technology. Endotronix was acquired by Edwards in July 2024, and will support our future work with heart failure management solutions to address large unmet structural heart patient needs and support sustainable long-term growth.

For more details on the acquisition, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/newsroom/news/2024-07-24-edwards-lifesciences-expands-structural-heart-port

How you will make an impact:

Ensure timely receipt of materials and components in JDE to allow information availability for other site functions, in compliance with local EH&S guidelines, Edwards procedures, and other applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform JDE Inventory System Transaction:

• Receive Inventory Items (Production/Non Production)

• Terminate Work orders

• Issue Material to Work Orders

• Transfer Inventory to Shipping

• Ensures integrity on Work Order closures

• Perform Excess/Obsolete Transaction

• Dispatch MRO (maintenance, repair, operating supplies) materials throughout the plant, in fulfillment of requisitions and/or request to move

• Receive and store materials in designated warehouse locations to facilitate ease of access and retrieval, as needed

• Review receiving documentation in comparison with physical counts, print labels and provide to material handlers

• Update material requisition status in SharePoint to ensure all parties have up-to-date status on all materials

• Drive the development of measurements and metrics in the monitoring of inventory movement and participate in continuous process improvement within the area

• Perform higher level tasks and special improvement project assignments, as needed, e.g., inventory replenishment, material transfers to other sites

• Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs, including entering information into JDE

• On time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period

• Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping, photocopying, work performance documentation, expediting material movement from receiving warehouse by physically moving materials

What you'll need (Required):

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent 3 years experience previous work experience Required

What else we look for (Preferred):

Additional Skills:

• Good communication skills, e.g., providing work instructions, using tact and diplomacy to resolve disputes

• Good computer skills with proven ability to learn computer-based inventory management programs

• Adhere to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to warehouse operations for medical device manufacturing

• Strict attention to detail and accuracy

• Flexibility to work varying shifts and/or overtime, as needed

• Ability to apply in-depth job knowledge to perform routine tasks and uses general instructions, including SOPs and GSOPS, on new tasks and special assignments

• Work in and promote a Team environment, including exchanging work methodology feedback and other information related to improving performance of required tasks; may also work on inter-departmental teams and with other departments

• Strict attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to accurately perform routine work such as material picking, sorting, and cycle counting, including JDE and other related system operation and updates

• Knowledge of purchasing and accounts payable systems related to developing and submitting required documentation

• Forklift certification required

• Ability to read, comprehend, speak, and write English

• Good math skills, equivalent with high school education level

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record preferred

• Strong communication skills, e.g., providing work instructions, using tact and diplomacy to resolve disputes

• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For Illinois (IL), the base pay range for this position is $38,000 to $52,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.