Lead Inventory Management Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific•San Diego, CA

2d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Inventory Management Specialist works at customer sites in San Diego, California, providing inventory management services through Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Unity Lab Services. The role uses electronic systems and mobile scanning tools to keep orders moving efficiently and support customers’ laboratory supply needs. The position is on-site and requires legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship, along with successful completion of required pre-employment and customer screening. The specialist handles inventory replenishment, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry, returns, and backorder processing using handheld RF scanners and a mobile app. The role also supports customer and internal-partner communications, leads site-level projects, contributes to business reviews, and serves as a trainer and subject-matter expert. It involves monitoring stock and operational performance, troubleshooting failures, and performing root-cause analysis. The work takes place in laboratory, office, and warehouse environments. It may involve exposure to chemical-based allergens, use of personal protective equipment, frequent standing, walking, and material handling, and lifting 30–40 pounds regularly (up to 50 pounds occasionally). Pushcarts and forklifts may be used to move loads up to 100 pounds. Overtime may be necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse operations, or inventory control roles.
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, and strong time-management and prioritization skills.
Effective communication, adaptability to operational changes, and a focus on quality, efficiency, and problem-solving.
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, and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements.
Must be able to lift 30–40 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, and use equipment such as pushcarts and forklifts to move loads up to 100 pounds.

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.
Manage customer interactions by email and phone, assisting internal partners with questions and building trust.
Lead site-level projects, define action plans, and drive their timely completion.
Participate in presentations and business reviews, providing clear insights and recommendations.
Serve as a trainer and subject-matter expert by developing and delivering training materials.
Monitor stock levels, recognize events, troubleshoot process failures, and perform root-cause analysis.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration.
Variable annual incentive-plan bonus eligibility, subject to company policy and performance results.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, 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 in accordance with company policy.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan, with eligible colleagues able to purchase company stock at a discount.
Career and development prospects.