Onsite Lab Inventory & Logistics Lead

- United States - VWR International; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

PTO

Company-paid holidays

FSA/HSA

Commuter benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Avantor in Watertown, MA is hiring for an Inventory & Stockroom Associate to manage daily stockroom operations, receive materials, process SAP transactions, and ensure inventory accuracy for customer-owned and consigned materials.

You will stage and prepare scientific supplies for lab personnel, coordinate shipping/receiving, and assist with hazardous material handling when needed. A valid driver’s license is required and some local travel may occur.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory management, material handling, stockroom operations, logistics, or customer service.
• Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems preferred.
• Knowledge of scientific products, laboratory consumables, or laboratory environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Open and manage daily stockroom operations.
• Receive materials from the receiving dock and transport inventory to designated stockroom locations.
• Process incoming inventory transactions within SAP and other inventory management systems.
• Monitor inventory levels, perform cycle counts, and support annual physical inventories.
• Scan inventory locations, replenish stock, and initiate reorders as needed.
• Maintain organization and inventory accuracy for customer-owned, consigned, and non-consigned materials.
• Prepare inventory reports and support customer metrics tracking.
• Stage and prepare scientific supply orders for laboratory personnel.
• Organize materials on carts for scientist pickup and use.
• Support laboratory operations by ensuring critical consumables are readily available.
• Handle and distribute laboratory supplies such as pipettes, plasticware, reagents, and other research consumables.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant stockroom environment.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound material shipments.
• Prepare shipping documentation and process transactions through customer and Avantor systems.
• Assist with hazardous material handling and transportation requirements when applicable.
• Support package delivery and material movement between locations.
• Maintain a clean driving record for backup van driver responsibilities.
• Transport materials and supplies between customer sites and facilities.
• Perform vehicle inspections.
• Load and unload materials safely and efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Avantor in Watertown, MA is hiring for an Inventory & Stockroom Associate to manage daily stockroom operations, receive materials, process SAP transactions, and ensure inventory accuracy for customer-owned and consigned materials.

You will stage and prepare scientific supplies for lab personnel, coordinate shipping/receiving, and assist with hazardous material handling when needed. A valid driver’s license is required and some local travel may occur.