Inventory Specialist

  Alameda, CA              ·            Full time

Inventory Specialist

• iota Biosciences – Alameda, CA
• $65,000 – $70,000 a year

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iota Biosciences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma US, is a medical device company pioneering bioelectronic solutions across a range of medical therapies and diagnostics. Bioelectronic medical implants are the start of an entirely new form of medicine, treating chronic diseases through non-pharmaceutical mechanisms not previously accessible to clinicians.

iota Biosciences, Inc. was acquired by Astellas Pharma US in November 2020. Astellas Pharma US, Inc. is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc., a top 20 global pharmaceutical research company. Astellas is committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. iota’s core proprietary technology stack leverages ultrasonic energy to communicate with and power custom implantable devices, enabling completely new clinical approaches to treating diseases. At iota Biosciences you will be given the opportunity to substantially influence the design and success of these pioneering Class III medical implants, as the company expands the reach of its novel technology while bringing new solutions to the clinic.

We are looking for an inventory specialist who will bring unwavering professionalism and meticulous accuracy to the position. You can expect to work closely with management, develop and improve existing procedures and policies, lead shipping and receiving, maintain inventory records, maintain equipment movement, and complete monthly cycle counts.

Responsibilities:

• Complete necessary data entry transactions to properly account for material. movements, prepare all paperwork for shipping and receiving materials
• Inventory tracking, movement, and maintenance
• Perform cycle counts monthly or as needed.
• Log receipts and documentation to ensure accurate inventory records
• Perform system adjustments as required and conduct and/or participate in analysis of root cause for the adjustments
• Adhere to the company’s quality systems and FDA compliance requirements
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless communication regarding inventory requirements and changes

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent analytical skills
• Efficient time management skills
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams as well as work independently
• Ability to identify key details
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Ability to respond and adapt to changes quickly and efficiently
• Embrace a fast-paced work environment and demonstrate flexibility in responding to changes in inventory needs and priorities

Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as an Inventory Specialist or similar role.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the field
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, inventory management software and systems
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

At iota Biosciences, we take pride in providing equal employment opportunities to everyone, inclusive of race, ethnicity, beliefs, religion, marital status, gender, gender identity, citizenship status, age, veteran status or disability.

iota offers a very competitive benefits package that includes the following:

Health

• Employees thrive when healthy, both physically and mentally:
• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, covered at 100%
• Employee Assistance Program

Time-off

• Take time off when you need to take it:
• Generous PTO policy
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays beyond the traditional
• Paid volunteer day

Competitive Compensation

• In addition to our competitive base salaries, we offer:
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
• 401k plan with matching contributions equal to 100% of your deferral contributions up to 5% of your eligible compensation

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