Inventory Coordinator

ThermoFisher Scientific; Horsham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Horsham, United Kingdom is seeking an Inventory Coordinator II to manage stock across ambient, cold, and frozen environments. You will work within the Operations team to receive, track, and distribute materials, ensuring accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

This role offers exposure to advanced inventory systems, cycle counts, GMP paperwork, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on safeguarding product quality and supporting cancer

Qualifications

• English GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification.
• Mathematics GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification.
• IT literate.
• Able to work under pressure and support others within the team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work in ambient, cold-chain and -20°C environments as required.
• Desirable: experience working in a GxP environment and working with biological and/or pharmaceutical materials.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing client orders to fulfil business targets.
• Receiving deliveries from couriers into the correct storage location and onto the relevant inventory software.
• Following Production Orders to complete client packaging requirements, including set up and clean down of rooms/equipment.
• Completing GMP paperwork with accuracy, meeting vital timelines.
• Completing inventories, cycle counts and waste disposals.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Focusing on delivery for internal and external customers.
• Maintaining good housekeeping and promoting a safe working environment.
• Appreciation and respect for diversity, cultures, and professional workplace standards.
• Maintaining compliance to cGMP, safety & quality regulations, through the required training and competency programs, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Supporting the culture of Continuous Improvement through the PPI Lean Process.
• Reporting Health and Safety and Quality risks, near misses and incidents to Line Management.
• Any other duties on an ad-hoc basis as required by Line Management.

Skills

English GCSE or equivalent experience/

Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

IT literate

work under pressure

attention to detail

ambient/cold/-20°C environments

GxP experience (Desirable)

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

SUMMARY:

As an Inventory Coordinator II, you'll contribute to global healthcare, research, and safety at Thermo Fisher Scientific. You'll manage sophisticated inventory systems and ensure seamless laboratory operations, handling materials that support cancer research, environmental protection, and food safety initiatives. This position offers experience with advanced inventory management systems and opportunities to implement process improvements that support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

In this role, you'll manage inventory operations including receiving, tracking, and distributing materials while maintaining precise documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance. You'll coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory levels, resolve discrepancies, and implement best practices for material handling and storage. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will be essential in maintaining our high standards for quality and customer service.

Position Summary & Key Responsibilities:

You'll be joining a dynamic Operations team, dedicated to receiving, packaging and distributing world-class products in any of the ambient, cold or frozen areas.

Responsibilities may include:

• Picking and packing client orders to fulfil business targets.
• Receiving deliveries from couriers into the correct storage location and onto the relevant inventory software.
• Following Production Orders to complete client packaging requirements, including set up and clean down of rooms/equipment.
• Completing GMP paperwork with accuracy, meeting vital timelines.
• Completing inventories, cycle counts and waste disposals.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Focusing on delivery for internal and external customers.
• Maintaining good housekeeping and promoting a safe working environment.
• Appreciation and respect for diversity, cultures, and professional workplace standards.
• Maintaining compliance to cGMP, safety & quality regulations, through the required training and competency programs, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Supporting the culture of Continuous Improvement through the PPI Lean Process.
• Reporting Health and Safety and Quality risks, near misses and incidents to Line Management.
• Any other duties on an ad-hoc basis as required by Line Management.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

• English GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification.
• Mathematics GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification.
• IT literate.
• Able to work under pressure and support others within the team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work in ambient, cold-chain and -20°C environments as required.
• Desirable: experience working in a GxP environment and working with biological and/or pharmaceutical materials.

How will you get here?

• Demonstrates behaviours in line with the Thermo Fisher Core Competencies and 4i Values.
• Confirmed self-starter able to work well within a team as well as independently.
• Ability to collaborate and work within cross functional teams to deliver against critical project timelines in line with business need.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and numerical skills (verbal and written).
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to last-minute changes whilst maintaining a positive and "can do" attitude.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

• Frequently required to type, sit, stand, walk, lift and carry.
• May be required to push/roll heavy loads, work from height, and work with semi-automated/automated machinery.
• These activities will be in line with Health & Safety regulations, The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and related Manual handling assessment criteria and guidance.
• This position may include working with dry ice, liquid nitrogen, hazardous and infectious agents, as well as marked changes in temperature.
• A good level of hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity is required for packaging and labelling activities.

Note:

This job description outlines the role’s primary responsibilities and expectations but is not an exhaustive list. Duties may evolve based on business needs.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.