Senior Inventory Management Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Through Unity Lab Services, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides integrated laboratory services, support, and supply management tailored to customers’ laboratory needs. Inventory management specialists use electronic systems and mobile scanning tools to help orders move efficiently from dock to desk. This role primarily involves working independently at customer sites to manage inventory and support customer operations. The specialist uses handheld RF scanners and a mobile app for replenishment, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry, returns, and backorder processing. The role also includes receiving and inspecting shipments, scanning and storing items, maintaining accurate inventory records, communicating with customers and internal partners, monitoring stock levels, and helping improve workflows. Employees must follow site safety and organization standards and wear required personal protective equipment. The work environment may include exposure to chemical-based allergens such as penicillin and tetracycline, varied temperatures, and regular use of PPE. Physical work includes frequent standing, walking, manual material handling, and lifting. Overtime may be necessary. Employment is contingent on successful completion of Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening and any customer-required screening, credentialing, or badging.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–3 years of customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory-control experience.
Confidence using RF handheld scanners or mobile scanning apps and basic Microsoft Office tools.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, especially via email, and a friendly, solution-focused approach.
Ability to work with attention to detail, accountability, and teamwork.
Ability to lift 30–40 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally; use pushcarts and forklifts to move items up to 100 lbs.
Ability to meet Thermo Fisher pre-employment screening requirements, including a background check and drug test, and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements.

Responsibilities

Use handheld RF scanners and a mobile app to perform replenishments, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry, returns, and backorder processing.
Receive and inspect shipments, scan and store items, and maintain cycle counts to keep inventory records current.
Respond to customer inquiries primarily by email, follow up by phone, and work with internal partners to resolve questions and build trust.
Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to propose and implement improvements to daily workflows.
Follow site safety and organization guidelines and wear required personal protective equipment.
Monitor stock levels and flag gaps or issues to prevent operational impacts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.