Fully Onsite VMI Technician - Bay Area

About this role

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will report to the Area Operations Manager 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.

Location: Will be traveling to sites p rimarily in South San Francisco, secondarily in Union City (East Bay) Hourly Range: $25 - $30 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; Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, chemistry, or a related field • Experience : 3+ years of experience in inventory management, material handling, warehouse operations, or supply chain in a laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated environment • Collaboration Tool: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data filtering) and Outlook • Valid driver's license and reliable form of transportation are needed to perform job essentials • Proficient use of ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle or equivalent) for inventory transactions, reporting and data management • Experience with barcode scanning, warehouse management systems and handheld data collection devices • Working knowledge of chemical storage, segregation, compatibility and SDS reference procedures • cGMP, GLP or ISO-regulated inventory or material management role with direct experience handling chemicals, solvents and reagents • Advanced SAP MM or Oracle inventory module proficiency including item master maintenance • Experience with Lean Six Sigma tools (5S, value stream mapping, root cause analysis) • Knowledge of hazardous materials shipping and receiving regulations • Experience with cold chain logistics including cryogenic material handling • Familiarity with CAPA processes and quality management system requirements • 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:

Inventory Control and Variance Investigation • Conduct and lead cycle counting activities across assigned stockrooms and storage areas • Investigate inventory discrepancies by tracing transactions, verifying physical locations and identifying root causes • Analyze patterns in variances to determine whether issues stem from miscounts, misplaced items, data entry errors or process gaps • Recommend and implement corrective actions for recurring variance issues including process adjustments and retraining • Reconcile system records with physical stock and resolve differences within established timelines • Prepare variance reports with root cause analysis and corrective action summaries for supervisors and customers • Support internal and customer-led inventory audits by preparing documentation and escorting auditors

Critical Material Management • Manage the storage, handling, inventory control and distribution of consumables, chemicals, solvents and reagents • Monitor shelf life, expiration dates and lot traceability for all date-sensitive and regulated materials • Apply chemical compatibility and segregation principles when organizing storage locations • Adjust storage protocols when expired, degraded or improperly stored materials are identified • Coordinate with customer quality and EHS teams on material disposition decisions for non-conforming items • Maintain accurate SDS files and verify that all stored chemicals have current safety documentation • Track controlled substances and restricted materials per site-specific regulatory requirements where applicable

Receiving, Processing and Distribution • Receive, inspect and process complex or high-value shipments including hazardous materials and controlled items • Verify received goods against purchase orders, packing lists and quality specifications • Manage receipt of temperature-sensitive shipments including cold chain validation and documentation • Prioritize distribution of critical materials to ensure laboratory and production operations are not interrupted • Process urgent and ad hoc material requests, applying judgment to balance competing priorities • Oversee outbound shipments of hazardous materials ensuring government and carrier compliance

Supplier Issue Resolution • Investigate and document supplier-related problems including late deliveries, short shipments, quality defects and substitution errors • Communicate with supplier representatives to resolve open issues and obtain credits, replacements or corrective commitments • Escalate chronic supplier performance issues to the Coordinator or Supervisor with documented evidence • Identify alternative sourcing options when primary suppliers fail to meet delivery or quality requirements • Track and report supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery, fill rate and quality acceptance rate • Support vendor qualification and periodic review activities as requested by the customer or VWR management

Safety, Compliance and Quality • Enforce chemical

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