Lead Inventory Management Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Inventory Management Specialist works on-site at customer locations in San Diego, California, through Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Unity Lab Services. The role supports laboratory operations through inventory management, supply services, and customer support. Specialists use electronic systems and mobile scanning tools to help orders move efficiently from dock to desk. The position primarily involves working independently at customer sites in laboratory, office, and warehouse environments. Relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must complete required pre-employment and customer-mandated screening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse operations, or inventory control roles.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test, as well as any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements.
• Ability to lift 30–40 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally; use pushcarts and forklifts to move items up to 100 lbs; and frequently stand, walk, and handle materials.
• Self-starter able to work independently, support team efforts, and act as backup for supervisory tasks.
• Experience training peers, serving as a subject-matter resource, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with operational metrics and performance tracking, with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication, adaptability to operational changes, and a focus on quality, efficiency, and problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Experience or certification with ULSIM and DFO/MF systems and PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Use handheld RF scanners and a mobile app for replenishments, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry, returns, and backorder processing.
• Handle customer interactions by email and phone, helping internal partners resolve questions and build trust.
• Lead site-level projects, define action plans, and drive timely completion.
• Participate in presentations and business reviews, providing clear insights and recommendations.
• Serve as a trainer and subject-matter expert, developing and delivering training materials.
• Monitor stock levels, recognize events, troubleshoot process failures, and perform root cause analysis.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and potential variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
• 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: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
• Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan, offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Career and development prospects.

What This Job Offers

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