Inventory Coordinator

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At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them.  No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences.

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About the Role
Under limited supervision, receives/ships items and maintains an inventory of materials as part of a site centralized inventory system.

What you'll do here

• Responsible for preparing operation’s  site orders, storage, and inventory tracking of the laboratory and operational supplies.

• Responsible for carrying out receiving duties including, un-packing, product and count verification, reception processing, and storing materials.  Also responsible for receiving samples and ensuring immediate transfer to relevant groups as a priority.

• Maintaining online systems for inventory control (Workday) up to date for all locations, primary stocking locations, and secondary storage areas.

• Generate reporting for the inventory items depending on the requirements.

• Responsible for ensuring that inventory levels are sufficient in the primary and secondary locations to maintain all on-site operations.

• Familiar with inventory concepts and common practices (Min/Max, UofM, SKU, Cost Center, Replenishments, Cycle Counts, etc.)

• Responsible for the coordination of materials stored/received at the different secondary storage locations across the site.

• Coordinating material returns to vendors

• Provide coaching, training, and mentorship for Inventory Coordinators as needed

• Conduct all work compliant with SOPs, GLPs, GCPs, and company guidelines and policies.

• Maintained an organized, tidy, and well-kept garage area.

• Act as a backup for Import/Export for the Global Logistics Department when needed

• Manage hazardous waste: Being present during pick-ups by designated waste contractors, ensuring all is properly prepared for transport and appropriate packaging for waste is available to the labs at all times.

• Submit orders for inventory replenishment purposes and liaison with the procurement buyers to order materials and follow up with delivery times.

• Provide timely communication to the departments as required concerning discontinued products, vendor delays, dry-ice shortages, and other as needed

• Ensure that the Cold/Cool Chain is not broken when shipping or receiving temperature-controlled packages.

• Perform any other duties as required by the site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 5+ years related experience

• Experience in ERP and Inventory Systems

• Knowledge of Dangerous Goods for Biomedical is an asset

• Basic Microsoft Office suite skills

• English proficiency to read and interpret industry documents, write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively to groups of customers or employees

• Forklift operation training

• Intermediate knowledge of inventory and/or purchasing terminology and process

• Able to multi-task and maintain organization in a fast paced, changing environment

• Previous involvement in the implementation of inventory systems a plus

MOVING IN UNISON TO DELIVER A BIG IMPACT WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!