Inventory Data Coordinator

Memphis, TN, United States

** Inventory Data Coordinator**

Req ID #: 157792 Location: Memphis, TN, US, 38118

For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, well help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

**IMPORTANT:** In order to be considered for this position, **a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.** Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.

****Job Summary****

We are seeking an **Inventory Data Coordinator** for our Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility located in **Memphis, TN**. The Inventory Data Coordinator will be responsible for updating the Supply Chain Database or any other Warehouse Management System, documenting raw material movements and contributing to the completion of raw material request and submission of purchase requisitions.

The following are responsibilities related to the **Inventory Data Coordinator**:

Maintain integrity of Supply Chain Database & update Inventory Log sheets.

Contribute to Raw Material Request completion and Purchase requisition submission.

Communicate and manage any potential issues and challenges impacting service to customer or inventory.

Support Receiving, Shipping & Purchasing operations as needed.

Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.

Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.

Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.

Provides inventory reports to purchasing and Inventory Manager.

Maintains accurate daily records of goods receiving and shipments made.

Manages and maintains inventory system; facilities upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or inventory manager.

Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.

Comply with departmental SOPs and Good Documentation Practices.

Perform other related duties as requested.

****Job Qualifications****

The following are minimum qualifications related to the Inventory Data Coordinator position:

High School Diploma or GED required. (Associate degree preferred.)

1 year material handling, inventory control and/or shipping receiving experience preferred.

Experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred.

Experience with computerized inventory systems preferred.

Ability to multi-task and quickly refocus as priorities change in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel & Access.

Prolonged periods for standing and sitting at a desk working on a computer.

Able to work off-shifts and weekends as job demands dictate.

Ability to lift 40 pounds without assistance while following proper safety lifting techniques.

Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.

Ability to perform basic math calculations.

**IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position.** If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV.

**Vaccine Mandate**

Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor. As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We will be requiring proof of vaccination from all employees.

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition ([email protected]) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

**About Cognate BioServices**

Cognate BioServices, Inc., a Charles River Company, is the premier commercial-ready CDMO for cell and gene therapy needs. We are a dynamic, results-driven organization focused on providing the broadest range of expertise across the various cell types and technologies used in the commercialization of cell & gene therapies for regenerative medicine, cellular immunotherapy, and advanced cell therapy companies, organizations, and institutions.

We offer a unique combination of standard and custom services to companies across all points of clinical and commercial development. Our development and manufacturing services are focused on clients seeking rapid development of products from clinical studies into commercial manufacturing, with a unique capacity to handle all aspects of scale-up and commercial readiness.

Cognate leverages the combined know-how and expertise of its business, scientific, and technical teams to successfully develop and manufacture autologous and allogenic products across multiple cell-based technology platforms from start to finish, for you and your patients.

For more information, visit www.cognatebioservices.com

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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