**Job Summary:**

As the Inventory Control Specialist you will play a pivotal role in managing various aspects of inventory, including consumables, chemicals, samples, and more. Your responsibilities will encompass inventory control, processing requests for inventory movement, fulfilling customer metric reporting, and providing exceptional customer service. Additionally, you may be involved in purchasing functions and shipping coordination activities, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to safety protocols.

**Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:**

• Manage inventory, including monitoring slow-moving and dead inventory, conducting cycle counting, and performing yearly physical inventories.
• Provide daily customer service functions, communicate with customers regarding inventory management, and address their inquiries and concerns.
• Perform purchasing functions, such as back order reporting, expediting, and managing quotes, while resolving open invoices or pricing issues.
• Coordinate shipping activities, handle routine issues, operate basic warehouse equipment, and prepare shipping documentation for hazardous materials.
• Interface directly with customer contacts, purchasing directors, facility directors, and plant managers to address inventory-related matters.
• Manage consigned, non-consigned, customer-owned, or third-party inventory using various computer systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety, performance, and quality goals and objectives.
• Develop programs for enhanced service efficiencies and document change management processes.
• Facilitate desktop delivery of inbound packages to customer contacts and update/maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications:**

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in material handling/inventory replenishment or customer service.
• Spill containment training, IATA, DOT, IMDG, and OSHA Right to Know certifications are a plus.
• Cross-referencing and inside sales experience are advantageous.
• Knowledge of scientific products and services is beneficial.

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to contribute to our dynamic team, apply now for the Inventory Control Specialist position in University Park, PA. Join us and be a part of our commitment to excellence in inventory management and customer service.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Inventory management: 2 years (Preferred)
• SAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person