Inventory Coordinator I

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Inventory Coordinator I works through Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Unity Lab Services to provide inventory management and supply support at customer sites. The role uses electronic inventory systems, mobile apps, and handheld scanners to keep orders and inventory moving efficiently from dock to desk. It primarily involves working independently at customer sites in laboratory and office environments, while collaborating with customers, supervisors, and teammates to maintain service and improve workflows. The position requires following site safety guidelines and wearing required personal protective equipment. Work may involve chemical-based allergens, loud equipment, varied temperatures, frequent standing and walking, manual material handling, and overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–1 years of customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory-control experience.
Confidence using RF handheld scanners or mobile scanning apps and basic Microsoft Office tools.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, particularly via email, and a friendly, solution-focused approach.
Ability to work with attention to detail and accountability, and as a self-starter and team member.
Ability to lift 30–40 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally, and to use pushcarts and forklifts to move loads up to 100 lbs.
Ability to meet pre-employment screening requirements, including background check and drug test, and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements.

Responsibilities

Use handheld RF scanners and a mobile app to perform replenishments, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry, returns, and backorder processing.
Receive and inspect shipments, scan and store items, and maintain cycle counts to ensure inventory records are up to date.
Respond to customer questions primarily by email, follow up by phone, and assist internal partners to resolve issues and build trust.
Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to propose and implement improvements to daily workflows.
Follow site safety and organization standards and wear required personal protective equipment.
Monitor stock levels and flag gaps or issues that could affect operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision plans and health incentive programs.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits.
At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO).
Paid parental leave: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
Accident and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan with an opportunity for eligible colleagues to purchase company stock at a discount.
Potential eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.