Sr. Inventory Coordinator

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

The Opportunity

In this role, you will report to Supervisor, Onsite Services and will work closely with the Avantor's Lab and Production Services team of over 1,500 on- and off-site expert personnel and our customers to perform customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Spring House, PA

Schedule: 1st Shift/ M-F 6-8am - 3:30pm (flexible start time) 8 hours -30 min lunch break)

Hourly Rate : $20.00 - $23.50

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company-paid holidays, Choice holidays, etc.
• Financial Well-Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance
• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products.

What we're looking for

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience: 2+ years' experience in material handling/inventory replenishment

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel
• Solid understanding and experience in either shipping, inventory, or purchasing
• Excellent Customer Service Skills; displays a professional can-do attitude
• High regard for safety, quality, and adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures
• Ability to self-manage and self-motivate; forward thinking
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with both the customer and internal contacts
• Must be able to lift 50lbs

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Lab and Production 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:

• Manage inventory control, stock movement, cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reporting.
• Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory and ensure accurate inventory records.
• Process inventory requests and coordinate on-site and off-site inventory movements.
• Provide customer service support, including order entry, reporting, metrics tracking, and issue resolution.
• Perform purchasing activities such as backorder management, expediting, quote management, invoice reconciliation, and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate shipping and receiving activities, including shipment processing, documentation, and package delivery.
• Handle hazardous materials and ensure compliance with shipping and packaging requirements.
• Manage consigned, non-consigned, customer-owned, and third-party inventory.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, purchasing teams, facility leaders, and plant managers.
• Utilize SAP, Citrix, ChemSW, Avantor Inventory Management Systems, and other customer-specific systems.
• Maintain documentation, records, SOPs, and support change management initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales teams and manufacturer representatives to support business operations.
• Drive process improvements and develop programs that enhance service efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

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.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discrimina