Procurement & Inventory Specialist

Company: Eurofins USA
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.Become your most extraordinary self! Our team is intensely proud to be a major provider of services and products to the drug discovery research industry. Join Eurofins DiscoverX part of the Eurofins Discovery group of companies serving global clients in the Pharma and Biotech industries. Work alongside industry experts and collaborate with team members to directly and positively impact human health worldwide!We have a philosophy to support work life balance, career progression opportunities and offer many benefits such as formal mentoring programs, tuition reimbursement, extensive career training programs, competitive health benefits, paid time off and 10 annual paid holidays . Job DescriptionPosition Summary:Support operations at Eurofins DiscoverX San Diego by using data to manage Inventory and Procurement processes while providing administrative support. This position entails diverse operational and administrative functions, in the context of a contract research laboratory and requires initiative to maintain progress independently. The ideal candidate will have experience in all areas described.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision --- Adheres to site employee health and safety (EHS) regulations --- Provides cross-functional support to other groupsInventory and Order Management (30%) --- Prepare Inventory and Purchase order reports --- Maintain accuracy of Procurement and Inventory data --- Minimize the count of open invoices --- Develop methods of collecting and utilizing data to optimize inventory levels and ordering --- Communicate with internal stakeholders to understand the changing demands of daily operations and new projectsSupplier Management (20%) --- Resolve invoice disputes between the business unit and suppliers --- Research suppliers that will fulfill Eurofins requirements in a cost effective manner --- Develop methods of using order and inventory data to select the best suppliersShipping and Receiving (20%) --- Receive, unpack, and store material according to storage layout --- Map received materials to the inventory database using the receipt log Warehouse Management (30%) --- Organize onsite storage space to keep inventory at operational levels and meet EHS Standards --- Communicate with lab staff to optimize the flow of inventory into high use areas --- Flag excess and obsolescent inventory for removal QualificationsBasic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ):To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required. Additional preferences:Any inventory management & data entry experience is preferred. Experience working in a laboratory environment is desired Ability and/or Skills (BMQ):Must have exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs. Reliable and organized. Team-oriented individual with strong communication skills. Must be competent at receiving and transporting packages of all sizes & weights, whether through lifting alone, via cart or pallet jack, or through coordination with team members.English literacyCapable of arithmeticMust be proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.Additional InformationDisclaimer: This position description is written as a guideline to inform employees of what is generally expected of them at each job level. The description is not intended to be all encompassing or limiting in any manner; rather, it is hoped it will add understanding and better reflect the work performed at all levels of employment. Duties and responsibilities other than those listed may be included as needed within the work group or the company as a whole.The above information may not be used or duplicated by others without written consent.Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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