Supervisor, Inventory Management

Thermo Fisher Scientific • McPherson, KS

55d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day. Division Unity Lab Services provides a single source for integrated lab service, support, and supply management. Our customized service offerings and best-in-class service authorities have the flexibility and experience to uniquely address our customer’s laboratory's business needs. Role Lead the daily supervision of a small team of customer site-based personnel, enabling the team to consistently deliver high levels of customer service. Includes: ordering lab supplies, chemicals and consumables for POU areas, stockroom management, track lot numbers and expiration dates, material handling, driving forklift as needed. Use both Thermo Fisher Scientific ordering and inventory management systems as well as customer’s system (SAP). Optimally lead a diverse cross-functional team of on-site inventory specialists. Responsible for complete employee lifecycle management: new hire selection, identification of training needs and employee performance evaluations. Deliver on contractual scope of work. Develop, track, and trend business metrics. Collaborate and support the Program Manager for customer performance reviews. Act as liaison between customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific; Coordinate onsite vendor escorting and customer visits Support proactive inventory planning by analyzing usage trends and ensuring accurate data entry and maintenance within proprietary systems to optimize stock levels and meet service level expectations Write and implement SOPs, conduct site inspections, and ensure completion of annual physical inventory Define new opportunities by actively seeking expansion of services. Provide capability presentations. Support the sales team and customer to identify savings and opportunities. Drive process improvement culture by supporting Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives Support safety programs such as hazard identification, conduct inspections and incident reporting. Communicate and hold local staff accountable to safety expectations. Positively represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations. May perform other responsibilities as assigned by management

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4+ years of validated experience in inventory management, including chemical handling required.
• Leadership and supervisory abilities and interpersonal skills are required to lead, coach, and enhance team culture.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor in all interactions and upholding Thermo Fisher Scientific's values, including confidentiality.
• Demonstrates computer proficiency and possesses intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Basic chemical knowledge including chemical handling, lot numbers and expiration dates for inventory tracking.
• Practice FIFO.
• Possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills make timely decisions, re-balance staff workloads, and coordinate multiple overlapping priorities, while functioning in a fast-paced work environment
• Regularly required to lift 30 - 40lbs, and up to 50lbs occasionally.
• Regularly use equipment including pushcarts, pallet jacks, mobile cylinders, forklifts, etc. to push/pull up to 100lbs
• Regularly required to stand, walk and conduct manual material handling (twisting, bending, reaching, lifting, etc.) for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work in environments with multifaceted temperatures (cold rooms, outside, etc.)
• Ability to work overtime, or independently, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree in a related field is preferred, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required skills.
• Military Service/Training in lieu of a degree may also be considered.
• Experience in a laboratory setting is highly preferred.
• Experience working in Good x Practice (GxP) environment and knowledge of OSHA General Industry requirements are also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily supervision of a small team of customer site-based personnel, enabling the team to consistently deliver high levels of customer service.
• Ordering lab supplies, chemicals and consumables for POU areas, stockroom management, track lot numbers and expiration dates, material handling, driving forklift as needed.
• Use both Thermo Fisher Scientific ordering and inventory management systems as well as customer’s system (SAP).
• Optimally lead a diverse cross-functional team of on-site inventory specialists.
• Responsible for complete employee lifecycle management: new hire selection, identification of training needs and employee performance evaluations.
• Deliver on contractual scope of work.
• Develop, track, and trend business metrics.
• Collaborate and support the Program Manager for customer performance reviews.
• Act as liaison between customer and Thermo Fisher Scientific; Coordinate onsite vendor escorting and customer visits
• Support proactive inventory planning by analyzing usage trends and ensuring accurate data entry and maintenance within proprietary systems to optimize stock levels and meet service level expectations
• Write and implement SOPs, conduct site inspections, and ensure completion of annual physical inventory
• Define new opportunities by actively seeking expansion of services.
• Provide capability presentations.
• Support the sales team and customer to identify savings and opportunities.
• Drive process improvement culture by supporting Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives
• Support safety programs such as hazard identification, conduct inspections and incident reporting.
• Communicate and hold local staff accountable to safety expectations.
• Positively represent Thermo Fisher Scientific at all times throughout customer locations.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned by management

Benefits

• We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits.
• Competitive base salary reflects the role's responsibilities, including holiday and occasional weekend work to support the customer’s business needs.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects.
• We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees