Sr Inventory Management Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Through Unity Lab Services, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides integrated laboratory services, support, and supply management tailored to customers’ laboratory business needs. The Sr Inventory Management Specialist uses electronic systems and mobile scanning tools to help ensure orders move efficiently from dock to desk. The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites in laboratory, warehouse, and office environments, while collaborating with supervisors, teammates, and internal partners. The position requires adherence to site safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and may involve overtime and other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

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.
Self-starter who demonstrates attention to detail, accountability, and teamwork.
Ability to regularly lift 30–40 lbs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to use pushcarts and forklifts to move loads up to 100 lbs.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform manual material handling frequently.
Ability to complete Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test, and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements.
Ability to work in customer-site environments that may include chemical-based allergens such as penicillin and tetracycline, hazardous or toxic materials, strong odors, loud equipment, and varied temperatures, while following applicable GMP and safety requirements and wearing required PPE.

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 up to date.
Respond to customer questions primarily by email, follow up by phone, and assist internal partners in resolving issues and building 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 (PPE).
Monitor stock levels proactively and flag gaps or issues to help prevent operational impacts.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.