Inventory Specialist II

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Holly Springs, NC

20d

About The Position

Through Unity Lab Services, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides integrated laboratory services, support, and supply management tailored to customers’ laboratory business needs. Inventory management specialists use electronic systems and mobile scanning tools to ensure orders move efficiently from dock to desk. This role primarily involves working independently at customer sites and managing inventory, shipments, customer questions, and stock replenishment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Overtime may be necessary. Employment is contingent on successfully completing Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test, as well as any customer-required screening, credentialing, or badging.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–2 years of customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory-control experience.
Comfort using RF handheld scanners or mobile scanning apps and basic Microsoft Office tools.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, especially by email, and a friendly, solution-focused approach.
Self-starter with attention to detail, accountability, and teamwork.
Able to lift 30–40 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally; use pushcarts and forklifts to move items up to 100 lbs.
Frequent standing, walking, and manual material handling.
Ability to work in varied temperature environments and follow safety, GMP, and PPE requirements.
Successful completion of Thermo Fisher pre-employment screening 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 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 workflow improvements.
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.