About This Role
As an Associate II, Inventory Control within the Maintenance Reliability team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the seamless operation of our inventory management system and supporting maintenance activities. This role is pivotal in procuring parts, maintaining inventory, and linking assets to ensure efficiency and accuracy across preventive maintenance planning and operations. By leveraging your expertise, you will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for inventory control, managing small projects and programs associated with inventory operations, and contributing to cost-effective procurement strategies. You will collaborate closely with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Metrology, and Engineering teams to maintain operational excellence, acting as the go-to contact for all inventory-related matters. Your contributions will directly impact the reliability of critical assets and processes, helping the organization achieve optimal performance and efficiency.
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What You'll Do
- Manage the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) inventory, including purchasing, receiving, and issuing inventory based on work order and preventive maintenance (PM) demand.
- Serve as the inventory SME, representing asset and spare parts management across the site.
- Establish recommended stock levels and define minimum/maximum reorder points for spare parts to prevent stock-outs.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction in vendor procurement, inventory management, and repairable spares (RMAs).
- Conduct updates to CMMS asset records, link parts to assets, and manage periodic reorders on inventories.
- Perform periodic ABC analysis and physical inventory counts to maintain data accuracy and reliability.
- Track and issue parts against assets and generate reports to analyze usage trends and optimize inventory practices.
- Establish and manage fiscal blanket purchase orders (POs) and process requisitions to support maintenance and repair activities.
- Track expenditures against budget and provide regular status updates to the Cost Center Manager and Finance Department.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to less senior inventory control staff and technicians to foster team development and efficiency.
- Address other job duties as assigned to contribute to the overall success of the team.
Who You Are
You are detail-oriented and thrive in environments where accuracy and efficiency are paramount. You enjoy solving complex problems and have a strong ability to analyze and optimize processes. You are collaborative by nature, capable of building strong working relationships across diverse teams, and your communication skills ensure clarity and alignment. You are a proactive individual who takes ownership of your responsibilities and seeks opportunities to enhance inventory practices. Your ability to manage small projects and mentor others highlights your leadership potential and commitment to growth.
Qualifications
- High School diploma.
- At least 3 years of experience in inventory control, maintenance planning, or related fields.
- Proficiency in CMMS systems and inventory management practices.
- Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance techniques and mechanical equipment.
- Ability to conduct ABC analysis, physical inventory counts, and establish stock levels.
- Experience with vendor procurement and cost reduction strategies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for budget tracking and reporting.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory data and generate actionable insights.
- Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with repairable spare management (RMAs) and asset linkages in CMMS systems.
- Experience providing mentorship or guidance to junior staff members.
- Knowledge of fiscal purchase order management and budget tracking practices.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to maneuver continuously throughout facilities to observe equipment. Ability to walk, sit, stoop, squat, climb ladders and stairs, and lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds in weight.
- Ability to obtain certification and operate powered industrial lifts.
Job Level: Entry Level
Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: -
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
- Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
- A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
- Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
- 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
- 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.