Shift- Warehouse Inventory Cycle Counter

The Opportunity
In this role, you will report to the site services supervisor 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.
Hourly Rate: $26 - $29
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Santa Clara, CA
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 on gifts and products
What We're Looking For
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Experience: 3+ years of experience in inventory management, material handling, warehouse operations, or supply chain in a laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated environment
Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience
Proficient use of inventory management technology/software
Experience with barcode scanning, warehouse management systems and handheld data collection devices
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data filtering) and Outlook
Understanding of FIFO, FEFO, lot tracking and expiration management principles
Familiarity with cycle counting methodologies, variance investigation and root cause analysis
Preferred
Project management or leadership experience preferred
Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools (5S, value stream mapping, root cause analysis)
Familiarity with CAPA processes and quality management system requirements
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:
Inventory Control and Variance Investigation
Conduct and lead cycle counting activities across assigned stockrooms and storage areas
Investigate inventory discrepancies by tracing transactions, verifying physical locations and identifying root causes
Analyze patterns in variances to determine whether issues stem from miscounts, misplaced items, data entry errors, or process gaps
Recommend and implement corrective actions for recurring variance issues, including process adjustments and retraining
Reconcile system records with physical stock and resolve differences within established timelines
Prepare variance reports with root cause analysis and corrective action summaries for supervisors and customers
Support internal and customer-led inventory audits by preparing documentation and escorting auditors
Critical Material Management
~ Manage the storage, handling, inventory control and distribution of consumables, chemicals, solvents and reagents

Receiving, Processing and Distribution
Receive, inspect and process complex or high-value shipments including hazardous materials and controlled items
Verify received goods against purchase orders, packing lists and quality specifications
Manage receipt of temperature-sensitive shipments including cold chain validation and documentation
Prioritize distribution of critical materials to ensure laboratory and production operations are not interrupted
Process urgent and ad hoc material requests, applying judgment to balance competing priorities
Oversee outbound shipments of hazardous materials ensuring government and carrier compliance
Safety, Compliance and Quality
Enforce chemical storage, handling and labelling compliance per government and site-specific regulations
Conduct periodic safety inspections of stockrooms, storage areas and material handling equipment
Lead or support investigation of safety incidents, near-misses and spills related to inventory operations
Ensure GMP and GLP compliance in material handling, documentation and storage activities where applicable
Participate in CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) activities related to inventory or material management findings
Maintain training records and verify that all team members have current required certifications
Serve as a safety resource for across bands Associates, reinforcing proper PPE use and hazard awareness
System Management and Data Integrity
Execute complex inventory transactions including transfers, adjustments, reclassifications and write-offs in the ERP system
Generate and analyze inventory reports including aging, slow-moving stock, expiration and usage trend analyses
Troubleshoot intermediate system issues and coordinate with IT support for escalated problems
Configure and maintain barcode labels, bin locations and item master data within established guidelines
Support system upgrades, patches and testing activities as needed
Customer Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Communicate inventory-related information, activity records, service level metrics and operational data to customers
Provide information requiring explanation or interpretation, including variance findings and corrective action plans
Participate in customer operational meetings, presenting inventory performance data and improvement initiatives
Respond to customer inquiries about material availability, lead times and sourcing alternatives
Build and maintain productive working relationships with customer laboratory, procurement and quality contacts
Escalate service delivery concerns or customer relationship issues to the Coordinator or Supervisor promptly
Continuous Improvement and Team Development
Identify process inefficiencies in inventory control, storage management and distribution workflows
Propose and implement improvements using Lean principles and root cause analysis techniques
Provide technical guidance and hands-on training to associates on procedures and best practices
Document and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) as processes change or improve
Participate in cross-functional improvement projects and site optimization initiatives
Maintain current knowledge of inventory management best practices, regulatory changes, and technology updates
Act as liaison between onsite end users and customer contacts
May be asked to provide coverage of other roles and responsibilities on as need basis
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