What are the responsibilities and job description for the Onsite Inventory Coordinator position at Avantor?
The Opportunity
In this role, you will report to the Territory Area Manager and will work closely with the Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.
Location: Cambridge, MA
Shift: First Shift
Hourly pay range: $25 - $28
Benefits
Health & Wellness
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this role you will:
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
$45,000.00 - $72,450.00
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.com and 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.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
Privacy Policy
We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role.
Your privacy is important to us. Please click here for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
In this role, you will report to the Territory Area Manager and will work closely with the Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.
Location: Cambridge, MA
Shift: First Shift
Hourly pay range: $25 - $28
Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Wellness programs
- Eligible for medical coverage starting Day 1
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company-paid holidays
- Choice holidays
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
- Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience in inventory management, material handling or warehouse operations with at least 1 year in a coordination, lead or team-support capacity
- Proficient use of ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle or equivalent) for inventory transactions, purchasing and reporting
- Experience with barcode scanning, warehouse management systems and handheld devices
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts) and Outlook
- Working knowledge of chemical storage, segregation, compatibility and safety documentation requirements
- Understanding of FIFO, FEFO, lot tracking, expiration management and cycle counting
- Demonstrated ability to generate operational reports and track KPIs
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Previous experience in a GMP-regulated facility strongly desired
- Strong communication skills
Avantor’s Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this role you will:
- Coordinate daily inventory and material management activities to support laboratory and production operations.
- Assign and prioritize work, monitor progress, and help resolve operational issues to ensure service levels are met.
- Manage inventory levels, replenishment activities, and purchase requests to maintain uninterrupted supply of materials.
- Partner with suppliers to track orders, expedite deliveries, and address material shortages.
- Oversee storage, handling, and rotation of chemicals and materials in compliance with safety and quality requirements.
- Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and variance investigations.
- Collect, maintain, and report operational data, inventory metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding inventory and operational needs.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, GMP, and site-specific requirements.
- Assist with onboarding, training, and cross-training team members to support operational excellence.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in customer meetings and provide updates on inventory status, service levels, and operational issues.
- Perform inventory-related tasks and other duties as assigned.
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
$45,000.00 - $72,450.00
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.com and 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.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
Privacy Policy
We will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role.
Your privacy is important to us. Please click here for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Salary : $45,000 - $72,450