Materials Coordinator I/II

Abzena Inc.•Bristol, PA

About The Position

The Materials Control Coordinator II is responsible for receiving, shipping, stocking, and distributing materials, equipment, and products. The role documents daily warehouse operations and material flow in a cGMP environment, supports the Quality Management System, and follows applicable documentation practices and Standard Operating Procedures. It also involves maintaining inventory accuracy and traceability, coordinating with internal teams and suppliers, and supporting customer shipments and audits.

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 carry out Standard Operating Procedures and other quality process documentation in English.
Proven excellent 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.
Frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Stand or walk during the entire shift.
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 within manufacturing and the biologic environment.

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 check 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 inventory, purchasing, and material control, and recommend improvements.
Work with Purchasing and Accounts Payable to resolve supplier invoice issues or discrepancies.
Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control 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 accurate client billing 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 communicate potential delays.
Provide backup support to leadership for client audits.
Manage effective relationships with suppliers and internal and external clients.
Manage multiple changing priorities.
Operate heavy equipment and vehicles to move materials.
Operate to high ethical and moral standards and comply with Abzena policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, colleagues, and staff.
Participate as a team player in all aspects of Abzena's business.
Adhere to quality standards established by regulations and Abzena policies, procedures, and mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.