Shipping/ Receiving/ Inventory Control / Coverage Specialist

Title: Coverage Specialist: Inventory Control/Procurement/Shipping Receiving 
Location: 2 sites: 94080, 95688 (South San Francisco and Vacaville, CA)
Pay Range: $25-31/Hr Based on Experience
Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:00am-5pm - Flexible 8 hours 
Duration: 9 months or longer
*****Travel Is Involved*****

Summary:

• Performs all duties associated with operations of Site Services.
• Works closely with management to complete projects such as Standard Operating Procedures, Scopes of Work, Training, and other assorted tasks along with direct customer interfacing relative to job functions.
• Interfaces directly with customer Point-of-Contact, purchasing directors, facility directors and plant managers etc. to procure lab supplies and material.
• Utilizes VWR and customer computer systems: ESS, Citrix, VBQ, Info Access, Intranet, Ariba, SAP, EZ Source, ESpree, Nexus, Pitney Bowes, UPS, Fedex, StockTracker, ChemSW, Ship Tracker, JD Edwards and customer specific applications.
• Trains VWR associates on all service offerings.
• Provides level 3 ESS Support (Full customer services, credit rebills, invoice scrubbing).
• Modifies, designs and maintains quality metrics and key performance indicators.
• Manages a budget related to expense reports.
• Meets revenue, TOE, safety, performance and quality goals and objectives
• Creates programs for enhanced service efficiencies.
• May require traveling to customer sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree or undergraduate degree in business or science related field is preferred.
• 3-5+ years experience in Inventory control/procurement/shipping and receiving/Inside Sales, etc
• IATA, DOT, OSHA Right to Know, IMDG.
• Forklift Certification preferred.
• Valid Drivers License and transportation; CDL a plus
• Hazwoper Certification preferred.
• Prior experience with VWR products and services preferred.
• Cross referencing and inside sales experience a plus.
• Must be able to travel 50% of the time.

Skills:

• Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, security clearances and medical checkups.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Information Access and System ESS; proficient Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills; displays a professional can- do attitude.
• Knowledge of procurement/Inventory management systems and procedures.
• Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for safety, quality, and site protocols/policies/procedures.
• Cross Referencing skills.
• Must be exceedingly flexible, forward- thinking, motivated, and have the ability to act independently.

Working Conditions:

• Typically works in an Office/Lab/Warehouse settings with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.
• Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.
• A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis.
• Work does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job