Supply Chain Assistant

LGC Group

Supply Chain Assistant

Traverse City, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    As a part of Supply Chain Management, the Supply Chain Assistant is responsible for assisting with the inbound and outbound materials, including samples and supplies; inventory control; order fulfillment; and shipping management.

    Main Duties and Responsibilities
    1. Assist in modulation of samples according to written specifications. This does include working with microbiology samples that may be considered “dangerous goods”.
    2. Assist in the transportation, stock control, warehousing, and monitoring of all goods in and out of the warehouse.
    3. Assess and monitor daily job functions, ensuring the provision of quality services in a cost effective/efficient manner.
    4. Participate in ongoing process improvement activities and other related activities.
    5. Clean, straighten, organize, and rotate stock items to maximize efficiency and cost effectiveness.
    6. Be accountable for both quality and quantity of output.
    7. Strong reliance on coordination of activities, as well as good planning skills and judgement, are essential to meet deadlines.
    8. Must be able to respond events and issues that threaten the productivity schedule and/or quality of operation, as well as the health and safety of team members.
    9. Assist in the unloading, unpacking, and verifying of incoming samples and supplies. This would include organizing either the shipping of or receipt and delivery of product to and from the facility, with focus on accuracy, efficiency, and time management.
    10. Recognize and notify the Fulfillment Coordinator of problems such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.

    Other duties as assigned.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Strong organizational skills
    • Up-to-date computer skills
    • Ability to multitask and work independently
    • Accuracy and attention to detail
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Ability to be tactful and diplomatic with customers, outside organizations, and coworkers
    • Ability to work well with people in a team environment

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • Ability to work in a variety of environmental temperatures
    • Ability to lift to 50 pounds
    • Repetitive movement (hands): Frequently, 45% to 70% of the time in a typical workweek
    • Grasp or pinch: Frequently, 45% to 70% of the time in a typical workweek
    • Standing: Frequently, 45% to 70% of the time in a typical workweek

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.