Inventory Specialist I

Who we are: At Arkana Laboratories, everyone has an important role to fill. Come join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making life better for those who need it most.

This place is packed with super-smart people who do their best work together. We work hard every day to advance our understanding of disease and provide world-class care to our patients in hopes of leaving our corner of the world a little better than we found it. While we are committed to improving the lives of thousands of patients, we never lose sight of the realization that they are the reason we get to create change in our field.

Built on generosity, teamwork, and the freedom to try new things, we take great pride in our work. Great ideas come from everywhere in this company and we celebrate each success and failure for the opportunity it gives us to keep reaching. For more than twenty years after our founder, Dr. Patrick Walker, wrote his goals on the back of a napkin, our people, culture, and values have remained strong.

About the position: As the Inventory Specialist I, you will manage inventory by maintaining accurate records of incoming goods through our inventory system, monitor stock levels, organize and ensure inventory is stocked in designated locations. You will also review and approve orders submitted by other departments.

What you'll do:

• Strategic oversight of inventory management for Arkana Laboratories

• Accurately and efficiently maintain and distribute supplies within Arkana

• Review and approve supply orders through Arkana’s ordering sites

• Create cost-effective, approved items lists for Arkana employees to order from

• Obtaining estimates and price details from different vendors to compare costs.

• Monitor stock levels and order supplies as needed for all departments

• Maintain accurate records of incoming goods through designated inventory system

• Perform quality checks on stored inventory and discard inventory that is expired

• Upload receipts and balance distributions through Concur

• Check packing slips to ensure order accuracy and fulfillment

• Use monthly budget MAPs to track spending and predict future budgets/spending

• Serve as a department contact as needed

• Work as a backup to Administrative Specialist I position

• Other duties as assigned

You should have:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: 2 years of office and/or warehouse experience

Computer: Proficient in MS Office; Proficient Excel skills required. Inventory management software experience required.

Other Requirements:

• Strong math skills

• Attention to detail

• Professional communication

• Ability to track patterns for cost forecasting/stocking

• Team player

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, onsite at the main office in Little Rock, Arkansas.

What we offer: We know that health is more than doctor visits and life is more than work. We work hard at Arkana but in turn provide competitive salaries and generous benefit offerings.

Specifically, we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Competitive salary

• Generous paid time off and Paid Holidays

• Minimal cost health insurance for you and affordable options for your family

• 401(k) with immediate eligibility and match

• Company-paid life insurance

• Company-paid long term disability coverage

• Affordable vision and dental plans

• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account availability

• Wellness plan and complimentary yoga classes

• Monthly in-office massages and employer-sponsored lunches

Please see Careers for further information.