**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** **Position: Inventory Specialist II** **Location: Richardson, TX** **Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1st shift** When you join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be part of a group that does important work. You’ll have the chance to grow continually and learn within a culture that empowers your development. With revenues over $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we provide the resources and chances to create significant contributions to the world. **Key responsibilities** + Inventory management – develop and support cost-saving and stock optimizing activities, provide support on inventory-related tasks, and propose solutions for gap closure + Manage Inventory agenda and coordinate activities with the Global Inventory team + Prepare regular inventory reports and data for monthly meetings + Collaborate closely with the finance department for inventory forecasting + Coordinate and oversee master data management in operating system + Analyze inventory and propose changes to improve levels + Develop and oversee material management strategy + Lead and collaborate on projects within and outside the Supply Chain area + Drive innovation in inventory management + Manage $100M worth of inventory, focusing on optimization and cost-effectiveness + Build positive relationships with customers and suppliers, using feedback to improve service + Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and promote continuous improvement **Requirements:** **Education, Experience** + Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Finance or related degree and 3+ years of relevant experience + High school diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience + Experience in various stages of supply chain processes + Experience with business processes including planning, order fulfillment, capacity and supply planning, master data, and life-cycle management is a plus + Experienced and skilled in data management and analysis, with advanced Excel experience **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities** + Continuous improvement attitude with a conceptual approach + Ability to think, act, and initiate in operational, tactical, and strategic terms + Strong communicator capable of guiding at an informal/functional level + Proficient in English (both written and spoken) + Inspirational leader who demonstrates Thermo Fisher values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. **Physical Requirements / Work Environment** + Ability to work in an office environment with regular use of office equipment + Some physical activity may be required, including lifting and carrying light to moderate loads **Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com** Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.