Onsite Lab Inventory Specialist

vwr; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor in Spring House, PA is seeking a detail‑oriented Inventory/Materials Specialist for 1st shift. You will manage inventory control, stock movement, cycle counts, and coordination of on-site and off-site movements while delivering strong customer service in a fast-paced lab environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years in material handling, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Experience with SAP and related systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years' experience in material handling/inventory replenishment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and ability to use SAP/Citrix/ChemSW.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory control, stock movement, cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reporting.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, and inventory movements on-site and off-site.
• Provide customer service support including order entry, reporting, metrics tracking, and issue resolution.
• Perform purchasing activities such as backorder management, expediting, quote management, and vendor coordination.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, purchasing teams, facility leaders, and plant managers.
• Utilize SAP, Citrix, ChemSW, Avantor Inventory Management Systems and other systems.
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and support change-management initiatives.
• Drive process improvements and support safety, quality, and performance standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Self-motivation

Task prioritization

Safety awareness

Microsoft Office

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Citrix

ChemSW

Avantor Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Avantor in Spring House, PA is seeking a detail‑oriented Inventory/Materials Specialist for 1st shift. You will manage inventory control, stock movement, cycle counts, and coordination of on-site and off-site movements while delivering strong customer service in a fast-paced lab environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years in material handling, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Experience with SAP and related systems is a plus.