Sr Inventory Management Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Foster City, CA · 6 days ago

On-siteProduct$20.23–$27.9/hrFull-time

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work and 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.

About the role

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.

A day in the Life:

Use handheld RF scanners and our 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 guarantee up-to-date inventory records
Own customer interactions—respond via email (our primary channel), follow up by phone, and assist internal partners to resolve questions and build trust
Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to propose and implement improvements that streamline daily workflows
Uphold safety and organization standards in every work area by following site guidelines and wearing required PPE
Proactively monitor stock levels and flag gaps or issues to prevent operational impacts
May perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Responsibilities

Perform inventory management tasks using handheld RF scanners and mobile apps
Maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts and stock rotation
Handle customer interactions primarily via email, with follow-up by phone as needed
Collaborate with team members to improve workflows and operational efficiency
Ensure compliance with safety and organizational standards, including wearing required PPE
Monitor stock levels and address any issues to prevent operational disruptions

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
2–3 years of customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory-control experience
Confident using RF handheld scanners or mobile scanning apps and basic Microsoft Office tools
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, especially via email
Friendly, solution-focused approach with a strong sense of accountability and teamwork

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Primarily work independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline
Regularly lift 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and use equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs
Frequent standing, walking, and manual material handling
Work in varied temperature environments, including cold rooms/freezers at -22°F/-6°C
Wear required PPE such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe shoes
Overtime work may be necessary

As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening, including background check and drug test, and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Paid holidays and at least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) annually
10 paid holidays and paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
Accident, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
Retirement savings programs, including a competitive 401(k) plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

Pay

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $20.23–$27.90. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

Schedule

Standard work schedule (Monday–Friday). Overtime may be required.