Materials Coordinator I/II

Abzena•Bristol, PA

17h

About The Position

The Materials Control Coordinator II is responsible for receiving, shipping, stocking, and distributing materials, equipment, and products; documenting daily warehouse operations and material flow in a cGMP environment; and supporting material inventory, purchasing, and control processes. The role works within Abzena’s Quality Management System and follows applicable procedures and quality standards. It also coordinates with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, laboratory departments, suppliers, and clients to ensure accurate transactions, timely material testing and release, inventory reconciliation, and effective shipment handling.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in materials management.
At least 2 years of experience in GMP environments.
Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs and other Quality Process Documentation in English.
Proven written and oral communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of an ERP system.
Ability to stand for 1–2 hours at a time and sit for 2–3 hours at a time.
Ability to frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand or walk throughout the entire shift.
Ability to use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, or reach.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Visual abilities including near and far sight, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures in manufacturing and biologics environments.

Responsibilities

Support and work within the Quality Management System.
Comply with documentation requirements, practices, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Enter material transactions accurately and promptly in the Enterprise Resource System (ERP).
Receive incoming materials and verify them against specifications, vendor shipping documents, and purchase orders.
Maintain receiving documentation in accordance with internal procedures and SOPs.
Follow best practices for systems and processes supporting material inventory, purchasing, and material control, and provide recommendations for improvement.
Work with Purchasing and Accounts Payable to resolve supplier invoice issues or discrepancies.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control personnel to ensure timely testing and release of materials.
Conduct cycle counts and wall-to-wall counts as needed.
Pick and stage materials for manufacturing and laboratory support.
Process return-to-stock items promptly to support client billing accuracy and raw material traceability.
Inspect stock for damage and product integrity.
Maintain organized work areas using 6S practices.
Work with Manufacturing and laboratory departments to reconcile inventory variances.
Package and ship materials and samples to customers or testing facilities.
Monitor shipments and provide updates about potential delays.
Provide backup support to leadership for client audits.
Manage relationships with suppliers and internal and external clients.
Manage multiple changing priorities.
Operate heavy equipment and vehicles to move materials.
Comply with Abzena policies and procedures and uphold ethical and moral standards.
Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, colleagues, and staff.
Participate as a team player in Abzena’s business and adhere to applicable quality standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.