Team Lead

vwr; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

PTO and holidays

401(k) and Savings plans

Health savings accounts (HSA)

commuter benefits

stock purchase plan

Job summary

Avantor's Lab and Production Services team is seeking an on-site Inventory Coordinator in Hillsboro, OR. This role supports customers through disciplined material management and order execution, aligning with GMP practices and safety standards.

You will coordinate inventory, lead improvement efforts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and high service levels. A strong customer-service mindset and solid data skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years in a customer-facing environment - material handling, inventory control, customer service, or procurement.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Previous experience working in a GMP facility is strongly desired.
• Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus.
• Industry-recognized or regional certification in safety, supply chain, or process improvement.
• Experience with improvement project leadership, customer business reviews, supplier performance management, quality audits, and corrective actions within inventory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day inventory and material management activities.
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly operational schedules and allocate resources based on customer needs, volume, and deadlines.
• Serve as the on-site operational authority during supervisor absences within delegated authority.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve coverage and operational challenges.
• Provide recommendations on staffing, operations, process improvements, and customer needs.
• Coordinate sourcing for complex, high-value material requirements.
• Lead or coordinate cross-functional meetings with customer departments and suppliers.
• Provide sourcing recommendations to management.

Skills

Customer service

Inventory control

Material handling

Communication

Team coordination

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the supervisor of site services and will work closely with the Avantor's Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Hourly Rate Range: $25 - $30

Location: Hillsboro, OR

Shifts : Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (Option to start earlier)

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 is required.
• Experience : 2+ years in a customer-facing environment - material handling, inventory control, customer service, or procurement
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Previous experience working in a GMP facility is strongly desired
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• In lieu of the above, 2 years of VWRCATALYST experience
• Lean Six Sigma experience is a plus
• Industry-recognized or regional equivalent certification in safety, supply chain, hazardous-material transportation, process improvement, or project Management
• Experience with improvement project leadership, customer business reviews, supplier performance management, quality audits, and corrective actions within inventory
• 6+ years in a regulated inventory, material management, or supply chain role with progressive leadership responsibilities is a plus
• Advanced spreadsheet, presentation, and data-analysis skills
• Strong knowledge of chemical storage, labeling, Safety Data Sheets, stock rotation, and variance investigation

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 wil l:

Strategic Operational Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day inventory and material management activities, including receiving, storage, distribution, sourcing, and cycle counting.
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly operational schedules and allocate resources, tasks, and priorities based on customer needs, volume, and deadlines.
• Serve as the on-site operational authority during supervisor absences within delegated authority.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve coverage and operational challenges.
• Provide recommendations on staffing, operations, process improvements, and customer needs.

Stakeholder Management and Customer Engagement

• Build relationships with senior customer stakeholders and serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day service discussions and escalations.
• Translate customer objectives into operational priorities, anticipate service risks, and recommend solutions.
• Lead or coordinate cross-functional meetings with customer departments and suppliers.
• Contribute operational data and insights to customer business reviews, renewal discussions, and scope evaluations.
• Manage customer expectations during service disruptions, operational changes, and transitions.

Advanced Sourcing and Supply Chain Coordination

• Coordinate sourcing for complex, high-value, critical, and emergency material requirements.
• Analyze usage trends, lead times, and supplier performance to recommend inventory and sourcing strategies.
• Coordinate supplier discussions regarding pricing, delivery schedules, and service terms within delegated authority.
• Support supplier performance reviews and vendor scorecards, resolve escalated supplier issues, and identify cost and waste-reduction opportunities.
• Provide sourcing recommendations to management.

Team Leadership and Development

• Provide daily direction, coaching, performance feedback, and direct or indirect supervision where delegated.
• Coordinate onboarding, training, cross-training, and employee development activities.
• Conduct skills assessments, identify development gaps, and mentor less experienced coordinators and specialists.
• Provide documented input into performance reviews and address interpersonal or team-related issues.

Operational Reporting and Analytics

• Develop reports and dashboards covering inventory, service, productivity, attendance, training, and safety metrics.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks,