Inventory Specialist

Onsite Technician, Inventory Services

Shift: 1st shift - 7:00 am -4:00 pm ( Monday to Friday)

Pay: $25/ hour

Address: Cambridge Massachusetts 02139

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs inventory management-related functions such as monitoring slow-moving and dead inventory, conducting cycle counting, yearly physical inventories, and reporting.
• Provides daily customer service functions and communicates with the customer relative to inventory management.
• Performs purchasing functions including but not limited to: backorder reporting and expediting, direct factory shipments, 3rd party support, managing quotes, document control, records maintenance, and resolving open invoices or pricing issues.
• Responsible for all customer service-related functions including but not limited to: order entry, reporting, maintaining metrics, and cost savings tracking.
• 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.
• Interfaces directly with customer point of contact, purchasing directors, facility directors, and plant managers.
• Responsible for managing consigned, non-consigned, customer, or 3rd party inventory.
• Utilizes VWR and basic customer computer systems (SAP, Citrix, Intranet, VWR , ChemSW, and customer-specific systems) in fulfillment of job duties.
• Meets goals and objectives: safety, performance, and quality.
• Creates programs for enhanced service efficiencies.
• Interfacing with VWR Salesforce and manufacturing representatives.
• Documents change management.
• Updating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 years of glass wash experience preferred and applicable work experience
• Previous experience working in a Laboratory setting is a plus
• Knowledge of scientific products and services is a plus

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, security clearances
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills; display a professional can-do attitude
• Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality
• Must be flexible, motivated, and have the ability to act independently
• Must be able to safely lift to 25lbs
• Must exhibit core values and behaviors (Integrity, respect, collaboration, accountability, etc)
• Must be able to work in an independent manner