Sr Inventory Management Specialist - 1st Shift

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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 interactionsrespond 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

Use customer systems like Ariba to place orders

May perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Keys to Success

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

23 years of customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse, or inventory-control experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Confident using RF handheld scanners or mobile scanning apps and basic Microsoft Office tools

Excellent verbal and written English communication skillsespecially via emailand a friendly, solution-focused approach

Experience in SAP or Ariba preferred

A self-starter who thrives with detail, accountability, and teamwork

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline. Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required. The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs. Standing, walking, and manual material handling are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments. Overtime work may also be necessary.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive healthcare, paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $16.86$25.29.

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. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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