Inventory Control Specialist III - Supply Chain

Summary

Join our collaborative team as an Inventory Controls Specialist III, where you'll contribute to ensuring optimal inventory management across operations. You'll develop and implement sophisticated inventory control procedures while supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Working with teams across the organization, you'll analyze data trends, coordinate cycle count programs, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize inventory levels and reduce costs.

Job description

Requirements

• APICS certification or other inventory management certifications (CPIM, CSCP) preferred
• Proficiency in ERP systems and inventory management software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with data analysis tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Experience coordinating cycle count programs and reconciling inventory discrepancies
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and standard methodologies
• Ability to develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and lean principles
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and provide actionable recommendations
• Project management experience preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in inventory management
• Physical ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs as required
• Proficiency in English required; additional language skills are valued
• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in inventory control or related supply chain functions in a GMP environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Incentive Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family Support Programs
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Accident Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.