Supply Chain Coordinator

This is a dynamic and diverse role, reporting into the Logistics Manager and based onsite at Waterbeach, Cambridge. Daily duties include:

• Handling a variety of product types, storing and retrieving samples from temperature regulated locations ranging from 4°C to -196°C.

• Actively manage inventory and kanban locations throughout the site.

• Receive inbound shipments to ensure all internal specifications and regulatory requirements are met.

• Receiving and tracking of all inbound Human tissue Act (HTA) samples.

• Provide efficient and effective ‘hands on’ daily management of inventory for sale

• Apply familiar with cycle counts, ABC inventory, and FIFO/FEFO practices to ensure accurate and efficient operations.

• Managing the placement of purchase orders for stocked item and liaising with suppliers on delivery times.

• Collecting laboratory waste from labs and safely operating autoclaves to dispose of waste safely

• Accurately following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Ensuring completion of duties with minimal errors to support department metrics.

• Contributing to operational excellence and assisting in the further development of a Lean approach to process flows.

• Receiving shipments and materials into the building.

Key Attributes:

• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to balance tasks concurrently to achieve deadlines.

• Proactive team player who is motivated and focused on success.

• Flexible, with an ability to work independently and collaboratively within the Team/Company vision as needed.

• Strong written, verbal and communication skills.

• Detail-orientated, demonstrating accuracy and precision.

• Customer-focused individual with the empathy and skills to understand and address customer concerns.

• Knowledge of using databases and ability to identify areas for process improvement. 

• Passion and interest in working within a scientific environment.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, team environment and on multiple projects with constantly changing priorities and deadlines, be well organized, self-motivated and have excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

We can offer a varied and interesting working environment and we are focused on recognition and empowerment of our scientists and operational teams. In addition to competitive salaries we can offer an attractive benefits package.