Inventory Management Specialist II - Day Shift

About the role

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Through Unity Lab Services, we offer integrated lab services, support, and supply management with customized service offerings and world-class experts to address our customers' unique laboratory business needs. Our inventory management specialists use our intuitive electronic systems and mobile scanning tools to ensure orders move efficiently from dock to desk.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of this role includes:

• Using handheld RF scanners and our mobile app to perform replenishments, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry, returns, and backorder processing
• Receiving and inspecting shipments, scanning and storing items, and maintaining cycle counts to guarantee up-to-date inventory records
• Owning customer interactions—responding via email, following up by phone, and assisting internal partners to resolve questions and build trust
• Collaborating with supervisors and teammates to propose and implement improvements that streamline daily workflows
• Upholding safety and organization standards in every work area by following site guidelines and wearing required PPE
• Proactively monitoring stock levels and flagging gaps or issues to prevent operational impacts
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements

The following are required for this role:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–2 years of customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory-control experience preferred
• Confident 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
• A self-starter who thrives with detail, accountability, and teamwork

Work Environment

The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline. Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required.

The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs. Standing, walking, and manual material handling are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments. Overtime work may also be necessary.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive healthcare, paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects.