Onsite Associate II, Inventory & Material Mgmt

Executes day-to-day inventory & material management tasks at customer facilities, following a defined standard output or set of procedures. Tasks include receiving, inspection, inventory logging, proper storage, and timely distribution of inbound and outbound materials to end users. Problems and issues faced are generally recurring and solutions are typically known and/or prescribed.​ Examples are: inbound shipments arriving with missing or damaged items, discrepancies between system records and physical stock, or items stored in incorrect locations, leading to inefficiencies in retrieval. More complex problems, like supply chain interruptions or system/software malfunctions, are solved by applying methods learned through experience and/or using available support. Communicates activity records, service level metrics and other information requiring some explanation or interpretation to team members, supervisors or customers.

Consults with customer production lines and manufacturing groups to understand demand forecasts; schedules material lots and reviews pricing.
Serves as a liaison between the customer and supplier for product sourcing.
Enters inventory, purchasing, and QC data into applicable Avantor and customer systems; assists in 3rd party vendor and item set-up.
Assists in qualifying new suppliers not through Avantor.
Reviews and interprets contracts.
Responsible for standing order set-up and maintenance within Avantor and customer systems for planning.
Coordinates material delivery and set-up/installation; assists with emergency deliveries.
Change Notification compliance – updates engineering change orders, part# updates, adding/deleting materials when needed.
Liaison for customer to negotiate pricing with Avantor and non- Avantor suppliers seeking beneficial supplier agreements.
Provides reporting on material planning, open order, metrics, etc.
Ensures compliance to FDA, CGMP and ISO9000.
Works with appropriate parties to resolve nonconformance issues for raw materials; documents complaints, supplier investigation, root cause analysis of non-conformance, supplier corrective action (SCAR), and pre-planned deviations.
Processes International, domestic and capital orders; reconciles invoices.
Provides audit support and attends vendor shows as needed.
Provides general Customer Service assistance: order processing, quotes, sample requests, returns, billing resolution.
Perform other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Training, Experience and Certifications)

High school diploma required; Associates or Bachelors degree in Logistics/ Supply Chain desirable
1-2 years of procurement, expediting, order management, and/or business experience
Drivers License (B)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

Proven order management, forecasting knowledge, and/or expediting experience.
Proficiency with MS Office suite (Expert level skills in Excel and Access)
SAP experience highly desirable.
Strong problem solving skills.
Ability to work independently to prioritize multiple competing tasks
Solid written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Formal problem solving training highly desirable.
Familiarity with contracts desirable.
Presentation skills

Must work 10 weeks of weekend work every year. ( will be planned in upfront )


ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

The work environment characteristics and physical effort described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Typically works in an office, stockroom, or warehousing environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.

Some physical effort may be required. Work is mostly sedentary but may require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that may weigh up to 50lbs

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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.

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