Inventory Coordinator

In this role, you will report to the supervisor of site services and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science. Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4 pm Location: Saint Louis, MO 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 etc. Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance. Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products  What we’re looking for    Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred Experience : 2+ years of applicable experience in customer services/purchasing/or account management Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience    2+ years of experience working in a GMP or pharmaceutical environment is preferred 1+ years of face-to-face customer service experience is required Knowledge of intermediate digital literacy 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 demeanor High regard for safety, quality, and adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures Ability to self-manage and self-motivate, forward-thinking Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines A strong work ethic and initiative) Work independently or as part of a team How you will thrive and create an impact    Avantor’s Lab and Production 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: Be responsible for tasks in inventory management (Consumables, chemicals, samples, etc.) and accurate inventory control, processing requests leading to inventory movement on and off-site and fulfilling the customer's metric reporting. Supervising slow-moving and dead inventory, conducting cycle counting, yearly physical inventories, and reporting. Work purchasing functions including but not limited to back-order reporting, order entry and expediting, direct factory shipments, 3rd party support, handling quotes, document control, records maintenance, and resolving open invoices or pricing issues. Performs shipping coordination activities such as shipping customer material, handling routine issues, operating basic warehouse equipment, entering shipping information into the customer computer system, and equipment inspections. Responsible for handling hazardous material and preparing shipping documentation and packaging requirements. Captures, trends, and analyzes data generated to provide sample metrics updates and improve inventory accuracy. Documents and investigates quality events associated with manufacturing operations to ensure effective root-cause analysis, corrective action plans determination, product impact, and remediation. 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+