Onsite Sr. Inventory Coordinator

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.

Location: Cambridge/Boston, MA

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Hourly Rate: $21.00 – $32.00

Benefits Overview:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs

• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, and choice holidays

• Financial Well-being:

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Commuter benefits

• 401(k)

• Tuition assistance

• Employee stock purchase plan discount

• Additional Coverage: Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft, pet, auto, and home insurance

• Recognition: Peer recognition program with redeemable points for gifts and products

Qualifications

Education: 

• High school diploma or GED required

• An associate's degree is preferred

Experience:

• At least 4 years of experience in inventory management, material handling, or account management

• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on chemical handling experience

• Preferably 1 year of laboratory experience

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with ERP systems

• Microsoft Teams experience preferred

• Basic purchasing and inventory knowledge

• Chemical handling, placarding, and classification knowledge

Soft Skills:

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• High attention to safety, quality, and compliance

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of multitasking

• GMP and GLP training is a plus

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory 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:

Inventory Management

• Oversee consumables and chemical inventory, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting

• Track stock usage, identify slow-moving items, and perform cycle counts and physical inventories

Operational Support

• Manage package deliveries, glass wash services, and product put-away

• Maintain chemical stockroom and flammable storage areas, ensuring proper organization and removal of expired materials

• Log incoming chemicals and classify them accurately in the system

Purchasing & Logistics

• Handle purchasing tasks, including backorder resolution, quote processing, and invoice troubleshooting

• Coordinate shipping activities and manage hazardous material documentation

• Support chemical waste disposal and shipment logistics with designated vendors

Customer Service & Collaboration

• Deliver high-level customer service while maintaining performance metrics

• Collaborate with customer stakeholders and internal Avantor teams to ensure smooth operations

System & Process Management

• Utilize platforms such as SAP, Citrix, ChemSW, and customer-specific systems

• Maintain and update SOPs, and support change management initiatives

• Manage inbound package delivery and consigned/non-consigned inventory

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.

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