Inventory Coordinator

Avantor; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to advancing life-changing science. In this role, you will work closely with lab and production services professionals, performing essential lab work and research protocols. Your contributions will help streamline operations and enhance inventory management in a dynamic environment. With a focus on collaboration and attention to detail, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of material handling and inventory replenishment experience required.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to manage stock levels.

Responsibilities

• Replenish lab areas and manage inventory using Inventory Manager and SAP.
• Assist in lab setup and maintain cleanliness of stockrooms.

Skills

Material Handling

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Inventory Manager (IM)

SAP

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Onsite Supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor's Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: King of Prussia, PA

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Hourly Rate: $22.00

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs

• 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 on gifts and products

What we're looking for

• Education: High school diploma required

• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of material handling, inventory replenishment experience is required

• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred

• Experience using inventory management systems such as Inventory Manager (IM) and SAP.

• Strong computer literacy and experience working with various software systems.

• Ability to manage and maintain stock levels in a high-powered environment.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures and protocols.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Prior experience in lab inventory management or related field is a plus

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:

• Visit assigned lab areas and identify necessary orders and record via Palm scanner. Replenish all lab areas with inventory as necessary.

• Place orders in necessary computer systems (Inventory Manager (IM), SAP).

• Assist in the set-up of new labs and stocking locations.

• Receive, inspect, and put away orders from RDC and direct from supplier shipments.

• Be responsible for labeling, organizing, and keeping assigned labs and stockrooms clean. Monitor and update signage and labels as needed. Validate lab maps quarterly.

• Review, maintain, and adjust inventory stocking levels according to demand increases and decreases. Meet monthly and/or quarterly with lab managers and/or lab contacts to review IM lab list.

• Monitor Received Stock, UOM, and 90 Day No Move reports monthly. Report internal quarterly metrics to rep by department.

• Review backorders daily.

• Assist end users with sourcing products, expediting, and various other customer service needs. Utilize IM and SAP to source requests and needs.

• Ensure 5S principles are followed in managing the POU inventory

• Work in conjunction with the Avantor sales team and end user to ensure that we have the "best buy" product within our program.

• Respond to all emails and voicemails regarding all business questions promptly and professionally with a proper answer or direction.

• Enter or delete products from Inventory Manager system using the Change Control Form as needed.

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. Apply today!

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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