Fully Onsite VMI Technician - Bay Area

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 mate