Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Opportunity 

As a member of the Dechra team, the Inventory Management Specialist will serve as the primary onsite point of contact for Inventory Management at the Forth Worth facility. The Inventory Management specialist will help a company ensure it has sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demand while reducing losses and inefficiencies. The individual will be involved in several inventory control processes and help count, examine, move, order, and dispose of stock as needed. The role is critical for inventory planning, allocation and strategy.

Role Responsibility

The Challenge

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

Monitor Inventory Levels

• The Inventory management specialist counts inventory to determine which items have low or excess stock, and run comparisons against previous counts with computer software to analyze changes. The individual also inspect products and stock levels to spot potential problems with theft and damage. 

Make Projections and Recommendations

• The individual use information about customer demand and historical data from sales reports and inventory counts to forecast inventory needs. The employee will make recommendations on purchasing stock from vendors, reducing prices to get rid of excess products, and decreasing losses from damaged and stolen inventory.

External Warehoue Inventory Management

• The individual will be the primary point of contact for handling inbound and outbound inventory from an external warehouse leased to support the site’s GMP and expansion efforts.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• The individual will work with the Purchasing team and finance to drive improvements related to inventory reduction, allocation and control.

The Ideal Candidate

About You

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly excited to hear from those who have/are:

Competencies

Skills

Experience managing inventory and use of computerized systems

Experience leading projects in Supply Chain to reduce cost while maintainin Quality and Safety

Able to work independently and reliably with minimal supervision

Able to multi-task and deliver under pressure

Good interpersonal skills

Qualifications

Education - BS Degree preferred or 5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain

Understanding of inventory control systems – the specialist have responsibilities for receiving, tracking, storing, and managing inventory, so understanding how inventory control systems work is crucial

Math skills – in addition to counting inventory manually and with computer tools, the candidate must use math skills to calculate costs for purchase orders, make sales and stock projections, and calculate the impact of lost and damaged merchandise

Problem-solving skills – determining the causes of low or excess inventory levels and finding ways to improve efficiency requires strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills – strong writing skills help these specialists create clear, detailed, and accurate inventory reports and purchase orders; working with management and warehouse staff requires strong oral communication skills

About the Company

As a people first values-based culture, we provide free weekly wellness sessions focused on our employee's physical and mental wellbeing, and flexible work arrangements. We offer a generous employer 401k match and an employee stock purchase plan for long-term financial wellness. Our full array of health, financial and voluntary benefit programs are what you would expect from a recognized Best Place to Work.

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC