**Job Title: Material Handler** **Job Description** The Inventory Coordinator is responsible for executing basic tasks at a customer site or multiple customer sites within a region. This includes inventory management, purchasing, shipping, receiving, chemical tracking, storeroom tracking, and product delivery. The role requires knowledge and application of VWR and routine customer systems. The Coordinator must adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory requirements. **Responsibilities** + Perform inventory management tasks such as monitoring slow-moving and dead inventory, conducting cycle counting, and yearly physical inventories. + Provide daily customer service functions and communicate with customers regarding inventory management. + Execute purchasing functions including back order reporting and expediting, direct factory shipments, 3rd party support, managing quotes, and resolving open invoices or pricing issues. + Handle all customer service-related functions such as order entry, reporting, maintaining metrics, and cost savings tracking. + Coordinate shipping activities, handle routine issues, operate basic warehouse equipment, and enter shipping information into customer computer systems. + Manage hazardous materials and prepare shipping documentation and packaging requirements. + Interface directly with customer contacts, including purchasing directors, facility directors, and plant managers. + Manage consigned, non-consigned, customer-owned, or 3rd party inventory. + Utilize VWR and basic customer computer systems (SAP, Citrix, Intranet, VWR+, ChemSW, and customer-specific systems) in fulfillment of job duties. + Meet goals and objectives related to safety, performance, and quality. + Create programs for enhanced service efficiencies. + Interface with VWR sales force and manufacturer representatives. + Document change management and update Standard Operating Procedures. + Conform to all customer requirements for checks, health and safety issues, and security clearances. **Essential Skills** + Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel. + Solid understanding and experience in shipping, inventory, or purchasing. + Excellent customer service skills with a professional attitude. + High regard for safety, quality, and adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures. + Ability to self-manage, self-motivate, and think forward. + Capability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. + Effective communication skills with both customers and internal contacts. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. + Travel to sites as required. + 2+ years of experience in material handling/inventory replenishment and customer service. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Spill containment training, IATA, DOT, IMDG, and OSHA Right to Know are advantageous. + Cross-referencing and inside sales experience are a plus. + Knowledge of scientific products and services is beneficial. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic and supportive work environment where your safety and professional development are prioritized. Enjoy a work-life balance with a flexible schedule, along with opportunities to enhance your skills and advance in your career. **Work Environment** The role typically operates in an office setting with adequate lighting and ventilation, maintaining a normal range of temperature and noise level. While work is mostly sedentary, it may require walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting or carrying objects weighing less than 10 lbs. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a one-hour lunch break. Flexibility in the schedule may be possible. You will support various sites including Genentech in Oceanside, CA, and Ionis in Carlsbad, CA. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.