Inventory Management Coordinator

Avantor•Raritan, NJ

1d•$45,000 - $72,450•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will report to Supervisor, GMP Services and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team of over 1,500 on- and off-site expert personnel – and our customers – to perform customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2+ years experience in material handling/inventory replenishment or customer service
spill containment training, IATA, DOT, IMDG and OSHA Right to Know a plus
cross referencing and inside sales experience a plus
knowledge of scientific products and services a plus
Knowledge of Information intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel.
Conform to all company and customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, and clearances.
Solid understanding and experience in either shipping, inventory, or purchasing.
Excellent Customer Service Skills; displays a professional can-do attitude.
High regard for safety, quality, adherence to protocols, policies, procedures.
Ability to self-manage and self-motivate; forward thinking.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with both the customer and internal contacts.
Must be able to lift up 50lbs

Nice To Haves

spill containment training, IATA, DOT, IMDG and OSHA Right to Know a plus
cross referencing and inside sales experience a plus
knowledge of scientific products and services a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for tasks in inventory management (Consumables, chemicals, samples, etc) and accurate inventory control, processing requests leading to inventory movement on and off site, and fulfilling customer metric reporting.
Perform inventory management-related functions such as monitoring slow-moving and dead inventory, conducting cycle counting, yearly physical inventories, and reporting.
Provide daily customer service functions and communicate with the customer relative to inventory management.
May be required to perform purchasing functions including but not limited to: back order reporting and expediting, direct factory shipments, 3rd party support, managing quotes, document control, records maintenance, and resolving open invoices or pricing issues.
Responsible for all customer service-related functions including but not limited to: order entry, reporting, maintaining metrics, and cost savings tracking.
Perform shipping coordination activities such as shipping customer material, handling routine issues, operating basic warehouse equipment, entering shipping information into the customer computer system, and equipment inspections.
Responsible for handling hazardous material and preparing shipping documentation and packaging requirements.
Interface directly with customer point of contact, purchasing directors, facility directors & plant managers.
Responsible for managing consigned, non-consigned, customer-owned, or 3rd party inventory.
Utilize Avantor and customer computer systems (SAP, Citrix, Intranet, Avantor Inventory Management Systems, ChemSW, and customer-specific systems) in fulfillment of job duties.
Meet goals and objectives: safety, performance & quality.
Create programs for enhanced service efficiencies.
Interfacing with Avantor Sales Force and manufacturer representatives
Document change management.
Responsible for desktop delivery of inbound packages to customer contacts
Updating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Wellness programs
Eligible for medical coverage starting Day 1
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company-paid holidays
Choice holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Tuition assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount
6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave)