Warehouse Operations, Supervisor I

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Inventory Mgt Manager and will work closely with Avantor's Clinical 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: Associate’s degree in Business Management, Industrial Management or related field required, Bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: Minimum of 5 years related experience in Warehousing, Receiving, Inventory Control, or Materials Management in a manufacturing environment required
Industrial powered equipment experience preferred

Qualifications:

• Strong customer orientation

• Ability to evaluate internal customer needs and respond with appropriate action/delivery

• Working knowledge of inventory managements systems

How you will thrive and create an impact: 

We offer a full range of clinical trial services that cover every step, from discovery to delivery. Our portfolio of custom kitting, equipment and ancillary solutions, and biorepository and archiving services stands at the ready - to serve any trial, of any size, anywhere in the world. In this role you will:

• Prioritizes and coordinates department workflow to optimize customer service levels.

• Monitors activity demands and proactively plans for future resource and facility requirements.

• Trains, motivates, monitors and evaluates performance of Warehouse Associates in conformance to policies and procedures (SOP’s, Work Instructions).

• Ensures safe operating of material handling equipment.

• Monitors the receipt of all materials into the receiving department, ensures materials are sampled and stored in an efficient manner.

• Plans for product shipments to achieve customer delivery dates.

• Ensures all activities are performed in accordance to written procedures, ISO9001 and cGMP’s.

• Investigates failure modes and implements corrective/preventive actions accordingly.

• Ensures inventory is properly decremented in computer system.

• Leads the site cycle count program.

• Resolves discrepancies with appropriate personnel regarding invoices, packing slips, and receipts.

• Oversees the movement of material from receiving to the warehouse in an efficient, effective, and safe manner.

• Performs work functions as required by business demand including; receiving, repackaging and shipping of final product.

• Works in partnership with the Production Planner and internal associates to insure customer needs are met in a timely manner.

• Maintains neat and orderly work areas including all packaging rooms and warehouse areas.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in