Lead Material Handler

Lead Material Handler

Job Locations

US-WA-Seattle

ID

2024-16365

Job Function

Logistics & Supply Chain

Overview

As one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, to accelerate time-to-market, and to support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We have been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for over 60 years now. Today, more than 8,500 employees distributed across 90 locations around the world continue to delight our customers with innovative solutions.
Bruker Nano, one of Bruker's four operating segments, provides customers in academic and governmental institutions, life science, materials, and applied industries with the tools to determine the characteristics of matter and visualize the structure of molecules. Divisions within BNANO include Bruker AXS, Bruker Nano Analytics, Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology, Fluorescence Microscopy, and Canopy.

The Lead Material Handler is responsible for inventory management, cycle count, receipt of goods, and kitting customer orders. Additional responsibilities could include processing domestic shipping orders.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
Accept receipt of products and ensure that materials are in good condition Unpack and check goods received against purchase orders or invoices
Operate effectively in our ERP system for goods receipts and to create and process production orders and shipments
Maintain all records related to incoming goods
Reject unsatisfactory items as required, and assess the need to file claims with carrier
Participate in weekly cycle counts, and assist with reconciliation of item variance
Kitting raw materials into finished goods using Standard Operating Procedures
Process customer orders through the NAV ERP system
Verify inventory locations and availability for shipment against requirements specified in purchase orders
Physically package all outbound shipments to domestic and international customers
Fulfill internal orders of consumable lab supplies and reagents
Manage on-hand inventory and interact with purchasing to ensure sufficient inventory to meet requirements
Manage on hand inventory and interact with purchasing to ensure sufficient inventory to meet requirements
Interact closely with Finance on all inventory related issue resolution
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, environmental, safety, and hazardous waste regulations
Special project and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:
4+ years of direct work experience in a warehouse environment, managing inventories and kitting customer orders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Prior warehouse and inventory management experience preferred
Team player with proven ability to work well under pressure and constant deadlines
Problem-solving skills with the ability to seek alternative solutions for dilemmas and problems
Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, especially Outlook and Excel
Professional aptitude, presentation and demeanor
Detail-oriented
Can quickly learn new skills and is adaptable to rapid change
Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and strong customer focus
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to work autonomously and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Working experience in the biotech/life science industry is preferred (GMP experience)
Familiarity with an ERP system desired, preferably Microsoft Navision
Certification in powered industrial trucks (walkie-stacker, forklift) preferred
At Bruker, base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $21.64 hr/ $45,000 yr and $33.65 hr/ hr $70,000 yr. and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.The base salary for the role will depend on a several job-related factors, including, but not limited to education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.
Bruker is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.