The Opportunity:

Avantor is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator for our Bridgeport, NJ facility. This position is a Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule.

The ICC, executes day-to-day inventory objectives by following a varied set of procedures related to stock accuracy, inventory reconciliation, material movements, and system updates. Addresses unexpected inventory shortages, mismatched records, or urgent fulfillment issues. Communicates with both internal teams, such as warehouse operations, procurement, and production, and external contacts, like suppliers or partners, to obtain or provide inventory-related information often requiring explaining data discrepancies, clarifying inventory availability, or coordinating adjustments across systems or departments to maintain inventory integrity and support operational continuity.

What we’re looking for:

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar position preferred.
Requires knowledge of inventory management procedures and general warehousing terminology and practices.
Skills in mathematics, personal computers (Excel) and spreadsheets are vital.
Interpersonal and communication skills are important.
Familiarity with warehouse and inventory management systems required.
Accuracy and thoroughness required with great attention to detail.

How you will thrive and create an impact:

Maintains and updates inventory records.

Creates efficient and accurate inventory management procedures.
Reconciles inventories to book records and make adjustments when necessary.
Coordinates the annual physical inventory procedures.
Performs weekly cycle counts and makes system adjustments as necessary.
In conjunction with DC Supervisor, implements a loss prevention program.
Makes recommendations to the DC Supervisor on programs to improve inventory management.
Maintains tight security over the inventory.
Ensures that only authorized personnel have access to inventory records.
Conducts any search to locate products within the system.
Adjusts records when there are discrepancies and takes steps to correct and prevent discrepancies.
Supervises the inventory quality and accuracy assurance programs, including weekly and monthly reports.
Develops a program to audit returns and move returned product to its proper location. When necessary, processes proper documentation to generate a prompt credit transaction. Takes appropriate action on product that is not in saleable condition.
Develops all necessary reports and documentation to facilitate accurate inventory counts including records of all audits, counts and adjustments.
Communicates timing of physical inventories and any variances.
Performs 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

$41,000.00 - $66,125.00

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 recruiting@avantorsciences.com 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.

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Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.