Service Inventory & Logistics Specialist

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments

16d•$49,000 - $52,500•Onsite

About The Position

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Service Inventory & Logistics Specialist to join our team in Columbia, MD. In this role, you will support the daily movement, control, and reporting of Service inventory while helping keep critical parts and PM kits available for the field. You will work across Service Operations, Purchasing, headquarters, and regional teams to keep inventory activity organized, accurate, and responsive to business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required
Inventory-related experience is highly preferred
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to lift and carry parts up to 50 pounds independently

Nice To Haves

Experience in warehouse, shipping, receiving, logistics, or service support is a plus
Experience with FedEx, UPS, or similar shipping systems is helpful

Responsibilities

Support inventory processing, logistics coordination, and fulfillment activities for the Service organization
Provide direct administrative and operational support to the Service Operations Manager
Process and track inventory transactions including service parts orders, backorders, returns, and related inventory requests
Expedite or reroute FSP and SSP orders when business needs require quick action
Coordinate inventory movement tied to returned parts through RGA and RMA activity
Work closely with headquarters and Regional Service Administrators on order changes, returns, and inventory reduction requests
Communicate order and parts status to field service personnel
Maintain inventory files, transaction records, and management reports
Communicate inventory requirements to Purchasing to support ongoing service demand
Assist with physical inventory audits, cycle counts, and corporate inventory counts
Perform department phone support and other operational support tasks as needed

Benefits

Our Culture – A work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belonging
Competitive Compensation – Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary
Retirement Benefits – Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program
Professional Growth – Clear pathways for Career, Leadership and Personal Development
Health Benefits – Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
Work-Life Balance – Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan
Education – Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels
Insurance Perks – Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
Work Flexibility – Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
Employee Engagement – Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one’s career and personal development
10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 scheduled holidays, and 3 floating holidays
generous short-term disability program, with premiums fully covered by the company. Employees are insured at 100% of their salary for the first 6 weeks and 66 2/3% for weeks 7 to 12
overtime and double time pay
discretionary year-end bonus based on overall company performance