Stockroom Inventory Coordinator

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 : $27 - $28

Location : Berkeley, CA

Shift : Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 : 30 pm

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 : 2+ years in a customer-facing environment - material handling / inventory / customer service.

Able to lift 50lbs. required

2+ years of applicable experience in inventory control, procurement, or related operations.

Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel

A very customer-facing role

SAP experience is a plus

Act as a single point of contact with internal and external customers who will require the highest level of customer support; collaborate cross-functionally, and drive customer communication

Ability to establish and foster positive customer relationships while having a positive can-do attitude

Consistently exhibits a proactive mindset on a day-to-day basis, presents company information and KPIs to the team and / or customer

Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as in a team environment

Exhibits a proactive mindset daily, understands company information and data to communicate to the team and / or the customer

Enjoys being active in work environment

Strong communication skills, written and verbal, driving communication both internally and externally

Can drive business and encourage purchases

Time management and organizational skill

Demonstrate safe practices for both Avantor regulations and Customer sites

Problem-solving, understanding the use of continuous improvement tools to enhance productivity / performance

Sense of urgency in completing work assignments

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 :

Coordinate all inventory types, which may include the following : common laboratory consumables, chemicals, and procurement functions.

Focus on safety and adhere to safety as part of the scope of work, drive safety initiatives impacting Avantor safety standards.

Workorder follow-up, doing GEMBA walks, and conducting onsite training to maintain certifications and access.

Use of required Avantor and / or customer systems for job functions such as Inventory Management and Advanced SAP.

Create, understand, and follow Standard Operating Procedures; make recommendations, anticipate needs, and understand what changes are required for SOP's and / or draft revisions;

demonstrated ability to train others on SOW / SOP, understand customer service / expansion requests, and relay to leadership for consideration.

Control / fulfill Inventory, communication with customer, scope of work, and adherence to proper documentation outlining the change.

Performs inventory coordination activities such as handling routine issues and entering shipping information into customer computer systems.

Responsible for all customer service-related functions, including but not limited to : order entry, reporting, maintaining metrics, etc.

Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment that may include a cubicle, a stockroom, and Point-of-Use locations at customer locations.

Perform other duties as assigned

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency :

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$49,000.00 - $79,350.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement :

We are an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state / province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy :

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.