EMD Chemicals is the North American specialty chemicals sector affiliate of Merck KGaA (Darmstadt, Germany). Along with our sister company, EMD Crop BioScience, we are a global organization with 900 employees providing innovative solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotech, cosmetic, automotive, plastics, electronics, agricultural and life-science research industries. Merck KGaA is a global pharmaceutical and chemical company with a history that began in 1668 and a future shaped by more than 30,000 employees in 60 countries. We offer exciting career opportunities for dedicated professionals committed to creating leading-edge innovations for the benefit and enjoyment of everyday life. Interested in joining our team? Postings for all open positions can be found at www.emdchemicals.com.
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for monitoring the quality of a full range of inventory management procedures. This key role will be responsible for maintaining and improving the quality of our inventory cycle count program, move transactions and inventory integrity. RESPONSIBILITIES: · Manage all cycle counting activities, inventory adjustments, and reconciliations. · Prepare of analysis for cycle count variances and determine potential resolutions. · Prepare reports and analyses for management · Track material status in locations and ensure correct inventory levels. · Assist in preparing information for audits/auditors, as needed. · Reconcile inventory transactions to ensure proper and accurate posting of transactions. · Maintain inventory accuracy of indirect materials. · Responsible for the quality and timely inventory transactions. · Reconciles inventory discrepancies. · Analyze trends and root causes · Reconcile cycle count and physical inventory results discrepancies · Work on special projects, as requested REQUIREMENTS: · 8 yrs Inventory Ctrl, Cost Acctg materials mgmt experience, and/or mfg/distribution experience with inventory accountability · BS degree or equivalent · Proficient in SAP or similar MRP software · Expert Level Excel Skills · Inventory Management Skills · Operations Research Skills · Strong Analytic Skills in manufacturing and warehouse management, including cost accounting and forecasting preferred

EMD Chemicals Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.