Materials Coordinator I/II.

Responsibilities

• Support and work within the Quality Management System. 
• Comply with all documentation needs, practices and Standard Operating Procedures.   
• Perform timely and accurate data entry in Enterprise Resource System (ERP) for material transactions. 
• Perform receipt of incoming materials.  
• Check materials received against specifications, vendor shipping documents and purchase orders for accuracy. 
• Accurately maintain all receiving documentation to comply with internal procedures and or SOPs. 
• Follow best practices related to the systems and process that support material inventory, purchasing, and material control.  Provide recommendations for improvement. 
• Work with Purchasing and Accounts Payable to resolve any supplier invoice issues or discrepancies. 
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control personnel, ensuring timely testing and release of materials. 
• Conduct cycle counts and wall-to-wall counts as needed. 
• Pick and stage materials for manufacturing and laboratory support. 
• Support accurate client billing and raw material traceability through timely processing of return to stock items. 
• Inspect stock for damage/product integrity 
• Maintain organization of work areas through 6S (sort, straighten, standardize, shine, sustain, safety). 
• Interact with Manufacturing and laboratory departments to reconcile inventory variances. 
• Perform packaging and shipping of materials and samples to customers and/or testing facilities. Monitor shipments and update of any potential delays.  
• Provide backup support to leadership for client audits. 
• Manage effective relationships with suppliers as well as internal and external clients. 
• Manage multiple changing priorities. 
• Operate heavy equipment and vehicles to move materials  
• Operate to the highest ethical and moral standards. 
• Comply with Abzena's policies and procedures. 
• Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, colleagues and staff. 
• Participate effectively as a team player in all aspects of Abzena's business. 
• Adhere to quality standards set by regulations and Abzena policies, procedures, and mission.  
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma, or equivalent. 
• 2+ years’ experience in materials management.  
• 2+ years of experience with GMP environments
• Ability to read and understand and carry out Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and other Quality Process Documentation in English. 
• Proven ability to provide excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within the manufacturing and biologic environment preferred. 
• Experience with Microsoft office. 
• Working knowledge of the ERP system. 

Physical Requirementsa

• Ability to stand for 1-2 hours at a time, sit for 2 to 3 hours at a time.  

• Frequently lift and or move objects up to 50 pounds.  

• Stand/walk during entire length of shift.  

• Use arms, hands and fingers to handle, feel or reach.  

• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  

• Visual abilities including near and far sight, color, peripheral vision, depth and ability to focus.