Logistics Inventory Controller & Material Handler

Work Schedule

• Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

• Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
• Cold Room/Freezers -22°F/-6°C
• Office
• Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
• Various outside weather conditions
• Warehouse
• Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

About the Role

Reports to: Technical Development Manager

Career Band: 2

Job Family: Inventory

Position Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission – enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer! When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do important work! Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you will have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organization has an outstanding strategy for the near term and beyond. Take your place on our strong team and help us make meaningful contributions to the world.

How You Will Make an Impact

This role maintains and accounts for the inflow and outflow of product through the business. You will be responsible for inventory control-related tasks, implement inventory control measures to ensure the company minimizes stockholding and improve stock and system accuracy. The role works closely with inward goods and dispatch to ensure necessary functions are conducted correctly and inventory accuracy is maintained. You will carry out general Logistics and Warehousing duties, supporting our Manufacturing Operations, and helping the company deliver to our customer's expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory counts and ensure raw materials, work in progress and finished goods are accounted for and reported according to company policy
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations
• Perform daily cycle counts of inventory
• Review date-sensitive products for expiration and facilitate removal or transfer of product as needed
• Ensure incoming product is receipted and handled appropriately following company procedure
• Produce daily reports to ensure key critical areas of the stock system are controlled and any discrepancies are resolved
• Provide support to inward and outward goods
• Perform Logistics tasks including loading and unloading of trucks, movement of raw materials and intermediate goods into and out of the Manufacturing facility and packing and palletisation of goods
• Perform general warehousing and housekeeping tasks in the Warehouse, Freezers and Yard
• Observe EHS policies and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy workplace
• Contribute to PPI ideas and practice continuous improvement in advancing quality and cost, and efficiency gains

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years previous experience in a warehouse environment
• Relevant forklift license
• Experience operating ERP systems

What Will Put You Ahead of the Competition

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Customer focused with ability to be the voice of the customer
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet timelines in a fast-paced environment
• High standard of data entry with accuracy and integrity
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and multi-task
• Right First Time attitude with a focus on continuous improvement

Personal Qualities

• Must be proactive, motivated, accountable and can multitask and adapt to change

Other Job Requirements

• Observe workplace safety and environmental health standards and ensure a safe and healthy workplace environment

What Is in It for You

• Work alongside a collegial, enthusiastic and motivated team
• Variety of exciting tasks with problem solving
• Opportunity to change and improve processes and systems

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.