Onsite Associate II, Inventory & Material Mgmt

Avantor • San Diego, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will report to the supervisor of site services and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science. Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of customer service, inventory replenishment, or material handling experience
• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Must be able to lift to 50lbs
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a GMP facility is strongly desired

Responsibilities

• Manage liquified and compressed gas operations to include monitoring consumption, exchanges, filling, and order submissions.
• Perform order-related tasks such as replenishing inventory, managing deliveries, and expediting shipments.
• Track daily usage and coordinate material movement, ensuring safety, accuracy and compliance.
• Provide daily customer service support, maintaining clear communication with clients regarding inventory availability and needs.
• Submit order entries to third party supplies, maintain performance metrics, and track cost-saving initiatives.
• Safely manage hazardous materials and ensure compliance with storage regulations.
• Serve as a liaison with customer contacts, including purchasing directors, facility managers, and plant leadership.
• Update and maintain site specific documentation (e.g. Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Management matrixes).
• Utilize multiple systems (e.g., SAP, Citrix, Avantor Inventory Management Systems, ChemSW, and customer-specific platforms) to fulfill job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company paid holidays, Choice holidays etc.
• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance
• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products

What This Job Offers

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