The Inventory Control Specialist is a detail-oriented key participant in the order fulfillment and inventory control processes.  Use your expertise to make a difference in disease research and drug discovery around the world.  We manufacture custom and catalog products that are employed by scientists from biopharmaceutical corporations and top-tier academic institutions, to actively study such diseases as Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes, COVID and so much more.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills sales orders including product weighing/packing/labeling, product picking, documentation, inventory replenishment and organization
• Maintains excellent records and documentation
• Posts inventory transactions and movement of inventory in SAP
• Prepares appropriate shipping documentation
• Issues backorder notices to production
• Reviews and processes purchase orders for accuracy and conformance to company policy
• Participates in cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts
• Maintains and reviews records of items purchased, costs, and delivery
• Assists as a back-up to shipping & receiving as needed, utilizing FedEx / UPS / freight companies to coordinate outgoing shipments
• Ensures implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement of QMS through SOP documentation
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supply chain environment
• Hands-on experience in inventory process and control, preferably in a biochemical related industry
• Intermediate level  computer skills and working knowledge of MS productivity software
• Experience using SAP preferred
• Good mathematical skills and working knowledge of scientific unit conversion
• Able to use scientific instruments, tools and fixtures
• Able to lift 30lbs and be on his/her feet for up to 6 hours per day
• Able to work some overtime during weekdays or on weekends
• Able to work for short periods of time in cold temperature controlled areas 
• Knowledge of space utilization and of storage organization and FIFO process
• Knowledge of purchasing processes a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Personal Skills:

• Detail oriented and results driven
• Team player with a positive attitude 
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Experience working in a culturally diverse atmosphere a plus