Onsite Sr. Inventory Coordinator

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the manager 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: $24 - $28
Location: Oceanside, CA

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4 pm

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 in customer service, inventory replenishment, or material handling experience within a warehouse or laboratory 

• Knowledgeable and experienced in chemical handling.

• Able to lift 50lbs. required

• 2+ years of applicable experience in inventory control, procurement, or related operations.

• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel

• Proficiency in inventory and procurement systems such as SAP, Citrix, VWR+, ChemSW, and other customer-specific platforms.

• 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.

• Conform to all company and customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, security clearances

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:

• Oversee consumables, chemicals, samples, and other materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and process requests for inventory movement on and off-site.
• Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory, conduct cycle counts, and support annual physical inventories.
• Generate and maintain inventory reports and customer metrics.
• Perform desktop delivery of inbound packages.
• Ensure accurate tracking of expiration dates, lot numbers, and quantities.
• Utilize login functions and maintain GMP-compliant documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for inventory-related inquiries.
• Communicate effectively with customers, purchasing directors, facility directors, and plant managers.
• Provide daily support, including order entry, reporting, metric tracking, and cost savings documentation.
• Manage backorder reporting, expedite orders, and coordinate direct factory shipments.
• Handle third-party support, quote management, document control, and resolution of invoice or pricing discrepancies.
• Coordinate outbound shipments, including hazardous materials, and ensure compliance with packaging and documentation requirements.
• Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Use various systems, including SAP, Citrix, Intranet, Avantor Inventory Management Systems, ChemSW, and customer-specific platforms.

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.