Lead Inventory Management Specialist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Office, Warehouse

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. 

Location: On-site in San Diego, CA. Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Discover Impactful Work: 

Through Unity Lab Services, we offer integrated lab services, support, and supply management with customized service offerings and world-class experts to address our customers' unique laboratory business needs. Our inventory management specialists use our intuitive electronic systems and mobile scanning tools to ensure orders move efficiently from dock to desk.  

A day in the Life: 

• Use handheld RF scanners and mobile app for replenishments, stock rotation, cycle counts, order entry, returns, and backorder processing. 

• Own customer interactions via email and phone, assisting internal partners to resolve questions and build trust. 

• Lead site-level projects, define action plans, and drive timely completion. Participate in presentations and business reviews with clear insights and recommendations. 

• Serve as a trainer and SME, developing and delivering training materials. 

• Monitor stock levels, recognize events, troubleshoot process failures, and perform root cause analysis. 

• May perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. 

Keys to Success: 

Education 

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred. 

Experience 

3+ years of experience in customer-facing, retail stocking, warehouse operations, or inventory control roles.  

Experience/Certification with ULSIM and DFO/MF systems, and PowerBI is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Self-starter who works independently, supports team efforts, and can act as backup for supervisory tasks. 

• Experienced in training peers, serving as a subject-matter resource, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. 

• Familiar with operational metrics and performance tracking, with strong time management and prioritization skills. 

• Effective communicator, adaptable to operational changes, and focused on quality, efficiency, and problem-solving. 

Physical Requirements / Work Environment  

• The role primarily involves working independently at customer sites, which may include areas with chemical-based allergens like penicillin and tetracycline.  

• Personal protective equipment, such as lab coats, coveralls, facemasks, and steel-toe shoes, is often required.  

• The position requires regular lifting of 30-40 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and using equipment like pushcarts and forklifts to move up to 100 lbs.  

• Standing, walking, and manual material handling are frequent activities, sometimes in varied temperature environments.  

• Overtime work may also be necessary.  

• As a condition of your employment with Thermo Fisher Scientific, you must successfully complete and satisfy Thermo Fisher’s pre-employment screening (including background check and drug test) and any customer-mandated screening, credentialing, or badging requirements. Customer requirements may differ from or exceed Thermo Fisher’s criteria. 

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company 401k, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation. 

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, 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 a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in California is $24.20–$36.29.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards