Materials Controller - Rotating Shifts (f/m/d)

The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a motivated Materials Controller (f/m/d) to join the team in Limerick! In this role, you are responsible for receiving and storing laboratory consumables and making sure our customer laboratories are well-stocked! 

Maybe you are working in logistics, hospitality or retail but have an interest in science, this could be your opportunity to transition your career into the laboratory world!   

This full-time permanent position based at our customer site, with location in Limerick. Next to an attractive salary and regulated working hours, we offer a performance-based bonus plan, 25 days holiday and a company pension & private healthcare scheme. Interested? - Let’s talk!

Working shifts:

• 1st week: work Monday - Tuesday, off Wednesday to Thursday, back on Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• 2nd week: off Monday to Tuesday, work Wednesday to Thursday, off Friday, Saturday, Sunday

The team   

Together with your nine colleagues, you are part of a supportive, small team, belonging to our department Lab and Production Services, which supports big pharmaceutical companies and laboratories all over the world, in Research and Development within the Life Sciences industry. 

What we’re looking for  

Education: Completed Leaving Certification with a curiosity for science

Experience: Experience in material handling and/or inventory replenishment, warehousing or customer service

Preferred and required qualifications:

• Stores/Warehouse and stock management experience is an advantage
• Proven excellent customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively with your team
• Excellent attention to detail and corresponding outstanding communication skills
• GxP know-how would be appreciated
• MS Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT)
• Full clean driving licence is a must

How you will thrive and create an impact  

• Ensure that stock is prepared and maintained for detailed storing, perform daily stock cycle counts, keep accurate records on inventory, and check for any discrepancies
• Order consumable replenishment items online and deliver goods to customer locations. Continuously monitor inventory consumption levels and flag reports on a weekly basis
• Receive inbound deliveries and account for all defective or damaged products and follow up with appropriate corrective action; move and store stock by hand or machines
• Glass & cabinet washing; glass, solvents & samples disposal as per expiry date 
• Recycling of all packaging materials as per customer and Avantor policies
• Identifying opportunities for improved services and implementing them 
• Act as a point of contact for audits relating to inventory programs

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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 hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orien