Supply Chain Assistant

LGC Clinical Diagnostics•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

As a part of Supply Chain Management, the Supply Chain Assistant is responsible for assisting with the inbound and outbound materials, including samples and supplies; inventory control; order fulfillment; and shipping management. Assist in modulation of samples according to written specifications. This does include working with microbiology samples that may be considered “dangerous goods”. Assist in the transportation, stock control, warehousing, and monitoring of all goods in and out of the warehouse. Assess and monitor daily job functions, ensuring the provision of quality services in a cost effective/efficient manner. Participate in ongoing process improvement activities and other related activities. Clean, straighten, organize, and rotate stock items to maximize efficiency and cost effectiveness. Be accountable for both quality and quantity of output. Strong reliance on coordination of activities, as well as good planning skills and judgement, are essential to meet deadlines. Must be able to respond events and issues that threaten the productivity schedule and/or quality of operation, as well as the health and safety of team members. Assist in the unloading, unpacking, and verifying of incoming samples and supplies. This would include organizing either the shipping of or receipt and delivery of product to and from the facility, with focus on accuracy, efficiency, and time management. Recognize and notify the Fulfillment Coordinator of problems such as damages, shortages, and non-conformance to specifications. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
General knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
Strong organizational skills
Up-to-date computer skills
Ability to multitask and work independently
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to be tactful and diplomatic with customers, outside organizations, and coworkers
Ability to work well with people in a team environment
Ability to work in a variety of environmental temperatures

Nice To Haves

1-year of experience in shipping/production environment

Responsibilities

Assist with inbound and outbound materials, including samples and supplies
Assist with inventory control
Assist with order fulfillment
Assist with shipping management
Assist in modulation of samples according to written specifications, including working with microbiology samples that may be considered “dangerous goods”
Assist in the transportation, stock control, warehousing, and monitoring of all goods in and out of the warehouse
Assess and monitor daily job functions
Participate in ongoing process improvement activities
Clean, straighten, organize, and rotate stock items
Respond to events and issues that threaten the productivity schedule and/or quality of operation, as well as the health and safety of team members
Assist in the unloading, unpacking, and verifying of incoming samples and supplies
Organize either the shipping of or receipt and delivery of product to and from the facility
Recognize and notify the Fulfillment Coordinator of problems such as damages, shortages, and non-conformance to specifications
Other duties as assigned