Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator

Eurofins USA Environment Testing; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins USA Environment Testing in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator. This full-time role involves processing supply orders in Coupa, stocking Kanban shelving, and interacting with laboratories and vendors. Strong customer service and problem-solving skills are essential.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, experience in inventory or purchasing, and be authorized to work in the U.S. The position offers a pay range of $19-25/hour plus benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of inventory or purchasing experience.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently, estimated about 3+ hours/day.
• Ability to lift 10 lbs. frequently and 25+ lbs. occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Generates all orders for laboratory consumables in Coupa.
• Communicates with laboratories on issues relating to orders including shortages.
• Tracks, traces, and updates the status of shipments.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills

Forklift experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator is responsible for processing and placing supply orders in Coupa, and stocking Kanban shelving within each laboratory department within Environment Testing in Lancaster, PA. This involves constant interaction with the laboratories and vendors. Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette are essential skills for this position. Strong problem solving skills are also necessary to audit, track, and confirm all issues relating to requisitions and purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Generates all orders for laboratory consumables in Coupa.
• Receives orders electronically in Coupa and restocks inventory in warehouse.
• Works with lab to source alternative supplies when primary vendor cannot fulfill.
• Identifies cost saving opportunities and acts like an owner of the warehouse.
• Audits account codes to ensure proper billings.
• Communicates with laboratories on issues relating to orders including shortages, shipment delays and discontinued products.
• Tracks, traces, and updates the status of shipments.
• Successfully conducts and completes all assigned trainings.
• Participates in continuous improvement training and trains others.
• Maintains all stocking areas clean and organized.
• Assists in other areas as needed or assigned.

This is a full-time position, and is open on 1st shift, 7am-3:30pm OR 2nd Shift, 2pm-10:30pm. The days of the week can be M-F, or potentially flexible to either Tues-Sat or Sun-Thursday if preferred.

Basic Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 6+ months of inventory or purchasing experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently, estimated about 3+ hours/day.
• Ability to lift 10 lbs. frequently and 25+ lbs. occasionally.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Ideal Candidates will have

• Forklift experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous purchasing experience.
• Experience with Coupa or other equivalent purchasing system.
• Experience with paperless inventory system; Coupa is a plus.
• 1+ year of inventory and purchasing experience.
• Previous warehouse and/or laboratory experience.
• Ability to recognize cost saving opportunities.
• Experience negotiating pricing with vendors.
• Experience adhering to safety protocols.
• Proven analytical math skills.

Pay range

$19-25/hour + 10% shift differential if on 2nd shift.

Benefits

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

We support your development!

Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity!

Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

EEO and Equal Opportunity Statements

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.