Sr. Inventory Coordinator

About the role

In this role, you will report to Supervisor, Onsite Services and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team of over 1,500 on- and off-site expert personnel and our customers to perform customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Schedule

• 1st Shift / Monday–Friday
• Flexible start time between 6:00 am and 8:00 am
• 8 hours with a 30-minute lunch break

Pay

Hourly rate: $20.00 – $23.50

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company-paid holidays, Choice holidays
• Financial Well-Being: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
• Added Protection Coverage: Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance
• Recognition: Peer recognition programs with points redeemable for gifts and products

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in material handling / inventory replenishment

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel
• Solid understanding and experience in either shipping, inventory, or purchasing
• Excellent customer service skills; displays a professional can-do attitude
• High regard for safety, quality, and adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures
• Ability to self-manage and self-motivate; forward thinking
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with both the customer and internal contacts
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory control, stock movement, cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reporting
• Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory and ensure accurate inventory records
• Process inventory requests and coordinate on-site and off-site inventory movements
• Provide customer service support, including order entry, reporting, metrics tracking, and issue resolution
• Perform purchasing activities such as backorder management, expediting, quote management, invoice reconciliation, and vendor coordination
• Coordinate shipping and receiving activities, including shipment processing, documentation, and package delivery
• Handle hazardous materials and ensure compliance with shipping and packaging requirements
• Manage consigned, non-consigned, customer-owned, and third-party inventory
• Interface with customers, suppliers, purchasing teams, facility leaders, and plant managers
• Utilize SAP, Citrix, ChemSW, Avantor Inventory Management Systems, and other customer-specific systems
• Maintain documentation, records, SOPs, and support change management initiatives
• Collaborate with sales teams and manufacturer representatives to support business operations
• Drive process improvements and develop programs that enhance service efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned