Coordinator, 3rd Party Logistics Operations

Manufacturing/Production/Operations Employment Type: Full Time Contact Information Reference Code: TT20081004-39368_2 About Us Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Job Description Coordinator, 3rd Party Logistics Operations GENERAL SUMMARY:Under the general supervision from the Manager, Planning/Scheduling/Inventory Control, this position is responsible for inventory deployment and operational support to 3PL and off-site warehouse and shipping locations.  Acts as the initial contact for inventory and order fulfillment issues at public and consignment warehouses, etc.  Acts as the primary coordinator for inter-site inventory replenishment or similar inventory move transactions.  Monitors inventory trends; provides feedback to avoid excess stock or outages.  Participates in computer systems development/upgrades, and development or revisions to department QWI’s. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:· Sets safety stock/replenishment levels for 3PL operations and coordinates inventory replenishment.  Instructs and trains 3PL personnel in operating procedures, inventory control programs and customer profiles/shipping requirements.· Ensures that procedures at 3PL warehouses for inventory of materials and products will support Company inventory cycles and accuracy goals.· Works with Inventory Control personnel to coordinate programs related to accuracy and reconciliation of finished goods, raw materials and component inventory such as cycle count program, expired product controls and periodic physical inventories at 3PL and off-site warehouse locations.· Collects and reports performance against KMI’s (key metric indicators) for inventory accuracy and disposition, order fulfillment, on-time delivery, etc.· Maintains records related to inventory management and shipping programs.· Works closely with Customer Service in US and Europe to resolve discrepancies concerning 3PL shipments, invoicing or any other area that creates potential problems.· Tracks and reports accuracy of products shipped and orders processed.· Participates in various systems development (SAP, Data3, etc.) and maintains upgrade status on these systems.· Interacts with personnel at all levels of the company, in both domestic and international sites, regarding order fulfillment and shipping schedules. QUALIFICATIONS:Requires Associates degree and 2 years of experience in a materials or distribution environment; or in lieu of a degree -- at least 5 years of working experience, including at least 2 years in a materials or distribution environment.  Must possess an understanding of systems logic.  Must have working knowledge of inventory management practices such as cycle count, Perpetual-GL reconciliation, and product storage techniques.  Attention to detail and proven problem solving skills are required.  Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.Education: AssociateJob Level: Experienced