Inventory Management Specialist II
About The Position
Through Unity Lab Services, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides integrated lab services, support, and supply management to meet customers’ laboratory business needs. Inventory Management Specialists use electronic systems and mobile scanning tools to help orders move efficiently from dock to desk. This role primarily involves working independently at customer sites in laboratory, office, and warehouse environments, maintaining accurate inventory and supporting customer operations. The position requires regular standing, walking, and manual material handling. Work may take place in varied temperatures and areas where chemical-based allergens such as penicillin and tetracycline may be present. Required protective equipment may include lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, gowns, and ear plugs. The role may require lifting 30–40 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds occasionally, and using pushcarts and forklifts to move items up to 100 pounds. Overtime may be necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–2 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, especially via email, and a friendly, solution-focused approach.
- Ability to work with attention to detail, accountability, and teamwork.
- Ability to lift 30–40 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, and to use equipment such as pushcarts and forklifts to move items up to 100 pounds.
- 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 keep inventory records current.
- Respond to customer interactions primarily by email, follow up by phone, and assist internal partners in resolving questions and building trust.
- Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to propose and implement improvements to daily workflows.
- Maintain safety and organization in work areas by following site guidelines and wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Monitor stock levels and flag gaps or issues to prevent operational impacts.
- 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.
- At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO).
- Paid parental leave, including 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.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits.
- Potential eligibility for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
