Inventory Coordinator II - Monday - Thursday (12 pm - 10:30 pm)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Mount Prospect, IL

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About The Position

As an Inventory Coordinator II at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will manage inventory operations that support laboratory and distribution activities, including receiving, tracking, storing, and distributing materials. You will maintain accurate documentation and inventory records, follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Fisher Clinical Service standard operating procedures, and help ensure regulatory compliance, safe material handling, and reliable customer service. The role involves coordinating with other teams, resolving inventory discrepancies, maintaining appropriate stock levels, and supporting process improvements.

The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The listed starting wage is $19.50 per hour plus a 10% shift differential. The estimated Illinois hourly pay range is $19.00–$19.97, and the position may be eligible for a variable annual bonus.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to train and qualify on stand-up forklifts and order pickers.
• Ability to use computers and radio-frequency (RF) technologies.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Basic math skills for counting.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, physically handle inventory, get on and off powered industrial vehicles, climb ladders, and push or pull a manual pallet jack.
• Ability to work in enclosed areas, including a DEA vault, and in walk-in refrigerated and frozen coolers.
• Must not be allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporin products.
• Ability to pass all standards required for TSA clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior forklift experience.
• One year of inventory control or warehouse experience.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Windows.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Apply Good Manufacturing Practices in all areas of responsibility and maintain the warehouse in accordance with GMP.
• Participate in daily management Gemba walks, tier meetings, 5S activities, and Practical Process Improvement.
• Demonstrate and promote the company vision and follow Fisher Clinical Service standard operating procedures.
• Learn and understand department goals and assist team members with internal requests.
• Ensure inventory is stored properly and safely, and maintain warehouse safety, neatness, and organization.
• Stock warehouse areas with materials needed for on-time production using a First In, First Out (FIFO) system.
• Locate inventory in appropriate storage areas, including cold-chain, staging, and controlled locations.
• Perform cycle counts, assist other departments with inventory movements, and run inventory reports for stock put-away.
• Process receipts, stage materials, and use the sample drug weigh room for splits and weight verifications.
• Review replenishment, transfer, and inbound reports to support put-away processes and distribution protocols.
• Replenish distribution protocols in forward pick zones and move stagnant protocols to long-term storage.
• Put away cancelled distribution orders, including performing a cycle count beforehand to verify inventory accuracy.
• Identify inventory discrepancies and assist with problem-solving and fact-finding to resolve them.
• Assist with Inventory Coordinator Technician I duties when needed and update metric task sheets.
• Work overtime when needed to meet customer needs.

Benefits

• Choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
• Accident and life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage in accordance with company policy.
• 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan, offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED