Inventory Control Coordinator

The Opportunity:

What we're looking for

• Education: High School education or GED preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar position preferred.

Who you are:

• Requires knowledge of inventory management procedures and general warehousing terminology and practices.
• Skills in mathematics, personal computers (Excel) and spreadsheets are vital.
• Interpersonal and communication skills are important.
• Familiarity with warehouse and inventory management systems required.
• Accuracy and thoroughness required with great attention to detail.
  

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Maintains and updates inventory records.
• Creates efficient and accurate inventory management procedures.
• Reconciles inventories to book records and adjust when necessary.
• Coordinates the annual physical inventory procedures.
• Performs weekly cycle counts and makes system adjustments as necessary.
• In conjunction with DC Supervisor, implements a loss prevention program.
• Makes recommendations to the DC Supervisor on programs to improve inventory management.
• Maintains tight security over the inventory.
• Ensures that only authorized personnel have access to inventory records.
• Conducts any search to locate products within the system.
• Adjusts records when there are discrepancies and takes steps to correct and prevent discrepancies.
• Supervises the inventory quality and accuracy assurance programs, including weekly and monthly reports.
• Develops a program to audit returns and move returned product to its proper location.
• When necessary, processes proper documentation to generate a prompt credit transaction. Takes appropriate action on product that is not in saleable condition.
• Develops all necessary reports and documentation to facilitate accurate inventory counts including records of all audits, counts and adjustments.
• Communicates timing of physical inventories and any variances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.

Although the associate performs clerical duties, while performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate may work near moving mechanical machinery and noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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