Inventory Control Coordinator

Avantor•Bridgeport, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Avantor is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator for our Bridgeport, NJ facility. This position is a Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule. The ICC, executes day-to-day inventory objectives by following a varied set of procedures related to stock accuracy, inventory reconciliation, material movements, and system updates. Addresses unexpected inventory shortages, mismatched records, or urgent fulfillment issues. Communicates with both internal teams, such as warehouse operations, procurement, and production, and external contacts, like suppliers or partners, to obtain or provide inventory-related information often requiring explaining data discrepancies, clarifying inventory availability, or coordinating adjustments across systems or departments to maintain inventory integrity and support operational continuity.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar position preferred.
Requires knowledge of inventory management procedures and general warehousing terminology and practices.
Skills in mathematics, personal computers (Excel) and spreadsheets are vital.
Interpersonal and communication skills are important.
Familiarity with warehouse and inventory management systems required.
Accuracy and thoroughness required with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Maintains and updates inventory records.
Creates efficient and accurate inventory management procedures.
Reconciles inventories to book records and make adjustments when necessary.
Coordinates the annual physical inventory procedures.
Performs weekly cycle counts and makes system adjustments as necessary.
In conjunction with DC Supervisor, implements a loss prevention program.
Makes recommendations to the DC Supervisor on programs to improve inventory management.
Maintains tight security over the inventory.
Ensures that only authorized personnel have access to inventory records.
Conducts any search to locate products within the system.
Adjusts records when there are discrepancies and takes steps to correct and prevent discrepancies.
Supervises the inventory quality and accuracy assurance programs, including weekly and monthly reports.
Develops a program to audit returns and move returned product to its proper location.
When necessary, processes proper documentation to generate a prompt credit transaction.
Takes appropriate action on product that is not in saleable condition.
Develops all necessary reports and documentation to facilitate accurate inventory counts including records of all audits, counts and adjustments.
Communicates timing of physical inventories and any variances.
Performs other duties as assigned.