Chemical Tracking Coordinator

- United States - VWR International; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & holidays

Financial benefits

Protection coverage

Recognition program

Job summary

Avantor's Onsite Services team in Malvern, PA is seeking a detail-oriented Material Handler/Inventory Associate to join the 1st shift.

You will review chemical inventory, reconcile stock, perform cycle counts, coordinate with purchasing, and support lab operations while ensuring safety and accuracy. Requires a HS diploma or GED, 2+ years in material handling or customer service, and proficiency with Word/Excel; lifting up to 50 lbs and travel between buildings may be required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 2+ years in material handling, inventory replenishment, or customer service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily reviews of chemical inventory and promptly resolve inventory, planning, and supply chain issues.
• Perform annual reviews and reconciliation of chemical inventories across all laboratories.
• Reconcile chemical materials for each lab to ensure accurate and up-to-date records in the inventory database.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies as needed.
• Communicate with suppliers as required to obtain proof of delivery and resolve shipment inquiries.
• Review and address issues related to expiration dates, duplicate shipments, shipment overages, incorrect deliveries, and no-charge replacements.
• Collaborate with material purchasing teams to optimize inventory investment and usage.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to Supervisor, Onsite Services and will work closely with the Avantor's Lab and Production Services team of over 1,500 on- and off-site expert personnel - and our customers - to perform customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

• Location: Malvern, PA 19355
• Schedule: 1st Shift/ M-F 7:30 am - 4 pm
• Hourly Rate: $22.50/hr.

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company-paid holidays, Choice holidays, etc.
• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance
• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products .

What we're looking for

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience : 2+ years' experience in material handling/inventory replenishment or customer service
• Collaboration Tool: Knowledge of Information, intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Conform to all company and customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, and security clearances.
• Solid understanding and experience in either shipping, inventory, or purchasing.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills; displays a professional can-do attitude.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Travel may be required between buildings.

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this role you will:

• Conduct daily reviews of chemical inventory and promptly resolve inventory, planning, and supply chain issues.
• Perform annual reviews and reconciliation of chemical inventories across all laboratories.
• Reconcile chemical materials for each lab to ensure accurate and up-to-date records in the inventory database.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies as needed.
• Communicate with suppliers as required to obtain proof of delivery and resolve shipment inquiries.
• Review and address issues related to expiration dates, duplicate shipments, shipment overages, incorrect deliveries, and no-charge replacements.
• Collaborate with material purchasing teams to optimize inventory investment and usage.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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