Team Lead

About the role

In this role, you will report to the Territory Area Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science. Location: Middletown, DE Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Hourly Pay Range: $24-$26

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily inventory activities, including receiving, storage, distribution, sourcing, and cycle counting
• Develop and manage schedules to align resources with customer demand and service levels
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer escalations and operational issues
• Act as site lead in the absence of the Supervisor, making real-time operational decisions
• Translate customer needs into actionable plans and proactively mitigate risks
• Monitor performance metrics, analyze KPIs, and support business reviews
• Ensure inventory accuracy through oversight of cycle counts, variance investigations, and lot/expiration tracking
• Coordinate sourcing activities and support supplier performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost
• Support team success through task coordination, training, and ongoing feedback
• Disclaimer:
• 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.
• 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 w

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Chemistry, or a related field preferred
• 5-6 years in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain within a regulated environment (cGMP, GLP, ISO), including leadership or coordination responsibilities
• Strong experience with ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle, or equivalent), including reporting, purchasing, and item master data
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanning, and handheld devices
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, dashboards) and PowerPoint
• Solid knowledge of inventory control practices (FIFO/FEFO, lot tracking, cycle counting, variance analysis)
• Understanding of chemical handling and compliance requirements (storage, segregation, labeling, SDS)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) preferred
• Experience coordinating or supervising team activities, including scheduling, task allocation, and performance feedback
• Technical Skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer systems
• Experience working in regulated environments (GMP strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma)
• Additional Requirements
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• How you will thrive and create an impact
• Avantor's Advanced Laboratory 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.

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