The Opportunity:
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.
Hourly Rate: $21 - $24
Shift: Monday - Friday, 10:30 am - 7 pm or 11 am - 7:30 pm, including break
Location: Melbourne, FL
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 or bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field preferred
Experience : 3+ years of experience in inventory management, material handling, or warehouse operations and at least 1 year in a coordination or team-support capacity
Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience
Proficient use of ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle or equivalent) for inventory transactions, purchasing, and reporting
Experience with barcode scanning, warehouse management systems and handheld devices
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts) and Outlook
Understanding of FIFO, FEFO, lot tracking, expiration management and cycle counting
Demonstrated ability to generate operational reports and track KPIs
Preferred
Advanced ERP proficiency including purchase requisition management and report customization
Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools (5S, value stream mapping, workflow analysis)
Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping and receiving regulations
Experience coordinating sourcing and procurement activities for laboratory materials
Familiarity with customer service metrics, SLA reporting and business review presentations
Forklift and powered industrial truck operator certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt
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:
Operational Coordination and Task Allocation
Coordinate daily work assignments for across bands Associates based on priorities, volumes and deadlines
Balance workloads across team members during peak periods, absences and volume fluctuations
Monitor task completion and address bottlenecks or delays in real time
Streamline operational workflows by identifying redundant steps and proposing process improvements
Contribute directly to inventory tasks alongside the team, maintaining hands-on operational involvement
Coordinate shift handoffs to ensure continuity of operations and pending task visibility
Communicate daily priorities, schedule changes and operational updates to the team
Sourcing and Material Replenishment Coordination
Coordinate sourcing of consumables, chemicals, solvents, reagents and other materials for customer operations
Monitor stock levels against par levels, reorder points and usage patterns to prevent stockouts
Generate and manage purchase requisitions and reorder recommendations within ERP systems
Coordinate with suppliers on order status, lead times, expediting requests and delivery scheduling
Identify alternative sources or substitute products when primary items are unavailable…