Inventory & Receiving Specialist

Akoya Biosciences, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory & Receiving Specialist to join its Supply Chain team. This role involves managing inventory levels, receiving purchase orders, and ensuring quality control of laboratory reagents and instruments. You will play a vital role in optimizing inventory processes and collaborating with various teams to maintain efficient operations. If you have a passion for organization and a background in inventory management, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to advancements in biotechnology. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Plans

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Paid Holidays

Annual Performance-Based Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory management, preferably in a Biotech setting.
• High school diploma required; additional education in supply chain management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate inventory levels and receipt of purchase orders.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies in inventory.

Skills

Inventory Management

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Familiarity with Laboratory Reagents

Data Entry Accuracy

Education

High School Diploma

Education in Supply Chain Management

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Akoya Biosciences, Inc.

As The Spatial Biology Company, Akoya Biosciences’ mission is to bring context to the world of biology and human health through the power of spatial phenotyping. The company offers comprehensive single-cell imaging solutions that allow researchers to phenotype cells with spatial context and visualize how they organize and interact to influence disease progression and response to therapy. Akoya offers a full continuum of spatial phenotyping solutions to serve the diverse needs of researchers across discovery, translational and clinical research: PhenoCode Panels and PhenoCycler, PhenoImager Fusion, and PhenoImager HT Instruments.

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our growing Supply Chain team as Inventory & Receiving Specialist for Reagents and Instruments. As an Inventory & Receiving specialist, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining accurate inventory levels and effectively managing the receipt of purchase orders to ensure efficient supply chain operations. You will be responsible for receiving incoming purchase orders, inspection and documentation of goods received, processing day-to-day inventory transactions, conducting regular cycle counts, pulling expired and obsolete material, putting away inventory, and collaborating with supporting teams on projects. The Inventory & Receiving specialist plays a crucial role in minimizing stock discrepancies, maximizing stock availability, and is a key contributor to continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Inventory Control & Storage

• Responsible for receiving and stocking inventory, including raw material, semi-finished goods, and finished goods in accordance with their required quality control standards and according to the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) system.
• Responsible for stocking field replacement spare parts and instrument inventory.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining system inventory locations.
• Responsible for the processing of non-cycle count related inventory adjustments.

Inventory Monitoring

• Regularly monitor and update inventory in NetSuite to reflect accurate stock levels.
• Recommend inventory control measures to minimize discrepancies and losses.
• Recommend receiving control measures where gaps exist in the process to minimize misplaced stock.

Auditing and Reconciliation

• Responsible for conducting cycle counts in accordance with the team’s published schedule.
• Investigate and reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
• Required participation as the lead team for End of Year physical inventory count.

Quality Control

• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain quality standards.
• Monitor product expiration dates and handle disposal of expired or unusable reagents.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Reagent Procurement, Reagent Manufacturing, and the Warehouse team to ensure receiving or inventory related actions are investigated or addressed in a timely manner.
• Work closely with the Instrument Management team and Warehouse manager to align instrument inventory space requirements.

Documentation

• Maintain detailed records of all purchase order receipts and organize records in a systematic way that enables the team to quickly investigate discrepancies.

Continuous Improvement

• Provide insights and recommendations for optimizing the inventory management processes.

Qualifications/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in supply chain management, inventory management or a related field is a plus; minimum of 2 years on job experience.
• Proven experience with inventory management, preferably in a Biotech setting.
• Familiarity with laboratory reagents, instruments, and related supplies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with using an Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP), NetSuite is a plus.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.

The hiring range for this position is $26.00- $35.00 per hour, which may factor in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Our full-time regular positions also include an annual performance-based bonus (or a sales incentive plan) and long-term incentive units (equity) provided as part of our compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Akoya’s excellent benefits program includes a selection of Medical and Dental plans, and Life, AD&D and Short-Term Disability insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) with immediate Company match vesting, Company paid holidays and more!

Akoya values bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.