In this role, you will report to the director 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.
Location: Hillsboro, OR
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 is required; Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, life sciences, business, or related field is preferred
Experience: 3+ years of experience supervising inventory and/or material management operations in laboratory, production, or supply chain environments.
Leading multiple subordinate supervisors or multi-site teams.
Analyzing operational data and implementing workflow improvements.
Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office
Knowledge of inventory management systems, material handling processes, and data analysis tools.
Proficiency with standard office applications and digital workflow systems used for inventory tracking and service reporting.
Preferred: Lean Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM, or equivalent operations/supply chain certification.
Knowledge of inventory and material management workflows, including receiving, storage, handling, and distribution processes.
Understanding of workflow optimization and continuous improvement principles.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide multiple supervisors and onsite teams.
Analytical skills to evaluate operational data, identify issues, and develop solutions.
Exceptional communication skills for interacting with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
Ability to develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and service quality.
Work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
Prioritize tasks, refine work methods, implement improvements, and foster collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
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:
Oversee day-to-day execution of inventory and material management activities across one large site or multiple smaller customer sites.
Supervise multiple Inventory & Material Management Supervisors, ensuring consistent service delivery and productivity.
Establish and communicate daily operational priorities aligned with service contracts, SLAs, and customer needs.
Workflow Optimization and Continuous Improvement
Review operational workflows and implement method enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and throughput.
Identify systemic issues and drive corrective actions that reduce delays, discrepancies, or inefficiencies in material flow.
Contribute to Advanced Lab Services initiatives aimed at standardization, lean optimization, and quality improvement.
Quality, Compliance, and Service Delivery
Ensure all services comply with SOPs, customer-specific requirements, and regulatory expectations where applicable.
Monitor inventory handling accuracy, reconciliation performance, and adherence to chain-of-custody or hazardous material requirements as relevant.
Maintain documentation and performance metrics according to Advanced Lab Services and customer standards.
Issue Resolution and Risk Mitigation
Analyze operational data to resolve customer issues and service disruptions within the scope of materials management.
Escalate risks appropriately and coordinate with internal partners to prevent recurrence or minimize operational impact.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitate communication with customer representatives, vendors, and Advanced Lab Services cross-functional teams to ensure shared understanding of priorities and constraints.
Provide supervisors with coaching, feedback, and performance guidance to support team effectiveness and engagement.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Inventory accuracy rate (cycle counts, reconciliations).
On-time material delivery and request-fulfillment performance.
Cycle-time metrics from receiving to put-away to distribution.
Customer satisfaction scores and feedback trends.
Supervisor and team performance indicators, including productivity and compliance.
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!
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