Inventory Management Coordinator
Avantor
Summary
In this role, you will report to the Onsite Supervisor 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.
Job description
The Opportunity
In this role, you will report to the Onsite Supervisor 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.
What we're looking for
- Education: High school diploma required
- Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of material handling, inventory replenishment experience is required
- Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred
- Experience using inventory management systems such as Inventory Manager (IM) and SAP
- Strong computer literacy and experience working with various software systems
- Ability to manage and maintain stock levels in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures and protocols
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Prior experience in lab inventory management or related field is a plus
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:
- Visit assigned lab areas and identify necessary orders and record via Palm scanner
- Replenish all lab areas with inventory as necessary
- Place orders in necessary computer systems (Inventory Manager (IM), SAP)
- Assist in the set-up of new labs and stocking locations
- Receive, inspect, and put away orders from RDC and direct from supplier shipments
- Responsible for labeling, organizing, and keeping assigned labs and stockrooms clean
- Monitor and update signage and labels as needed
- Validate lab maps quarterly
- Review, maintain, and adjust inventory stocking levels according to demand increases and decreases
- Meet monthly and/or quarterly with lab managers and/or lab contacts to review IM lab list
- Monitor Received Stock, UOM, and 90 Day No Move reports monthly
- Report internal quarterly metrics to rep by department
- Review backorders daily
- Assist end users with sourcing products, expediting, and various other customer service needs
- Utilize IM and SAP to source requests and needs
- Dispose of any trash, boxes, etc. that accumulate in connection with the POU inventory
- Work in conjunction with the Avantor sales team
- Respond to all emails and voicemails regarding all business questions promptly and professionally with a proper answer or direction
- Enter or delete products from the Inventory Manager system using the Change Control Form as needed
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Minimum 1-2 years of material handling, inventory replenishment experience is required
- Experience using inventory management systems such as Inventory Manager (IM) and SAP
- Strong computer literacy and experience working with various software systems
- Ability to manage and maintain stock levels in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures and protocols
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Microsoft Teams experience preferred
- Prior experience in lab inventory management or related field is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Wellness programs
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k)
- Tuition assistance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity
- Accident insurance
- Legal insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Auto insurance
- Home insurance
Company overview
Avantor is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries. Founded in 1904 as J.T. Baker Chemical Company, the company has evolved into a Fortune 500 organization with operations in over 30 countries and serving more than 300,000 customer locations worldwide. Avantor's comprehensive portfolio supports virtually every stage of research, development, and production activities across biopharma, healthcare, education, government, and advanced technology sectors. The company specializes in providing high-purity chemicals, laboratory equipment, single-use bioprocessing systems, and specialized services that enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. With approximately 14,500 employees globally, Avantor plays a crucial role in supporting scientific innovation, including significant contributions to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing through its synthetic lipid production capabilities. The company went public in 2019 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AVTR.