Onsite Sr. Coordinator

- 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

The Opportunity:

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

Location: Watertown, MA
Shift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
Hourly pay range: $26 - $30

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Wellness programs
• Eligible for medical coverage starting Day 1
• Time Off
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Choice holidays
• Financial Well-Being
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount

What we're looking for

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 working with SAP or other inventory management systems preferred
• Knowledge of scientific products, laboratory consumables, or laboratory environments is a plus
• Hazardous materials, IATA, DOT, IMDG, OSHA Right-to-Know, or spill containment training is a plus
• A valid driver's license is required for this position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Intermediate computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with inventory control, shipping/receiving, purchasing, or stockroom operations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and compliance
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, scientists, and internal teams
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Flexibility to travel locally when required

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory 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:

Inventory & Stockroom Operations

• 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.

Laboratory Materials Support

• 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.

Shipping & Receiving

• 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.

Backup Van Driver Responsibilities (As Needed)

• Maintain a clean driving record.
• Transport materials and supplies between customer sites and facilities.
• Perform vehicle inspections.
• Load and unload materials safely and efficiently.

Additional Responsibilities

• Meet established safety, quality, and performance goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with desktop delivery of inbound packages.
• Perform glassware washing, autoclaving, and related laboratory support functions when required.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, laboratory support, materials management, logistics, or scientific supply distribution who enjoy working in a customer-focused environment that directly supports research and scientific advancement.

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.

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