Inventory and Receiving Coordinator I
Tempus
Chicago, IL, USA
Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.
What you’ll do:
Act as first point of contact for Tempus deliveries
Receive shipments and sign paperwork upon receipt
Scan and enter packing lists into ERP database
Notify end-users of packages addressed to them
Receives, unpacks, and delivers goods; re-stocks items as necessary within labs
Assist in development and maintaining of kanban inventory system
Unload shipments and packages from incoming trucks
Inspect cartons and contents to ensure they are undamaged
Verify received quantities matching the physical count, packing lists & purchase orders
Immediately contact purchasing (or supplier or shipper) if a discrepancy is identified (wrong product, damaged, wrong quantity, etc)
Collaborate with lab end users to modify inventory locations as necessary
Work with suppliers as necessary to maintain certificates of insurance for dock
Collect Certificates of Quality from suppliers as necessary
Responsible for shipment of outgoing supplies, including returns
Proper disposal of cardboard, dry ice and other shipment packing materials
Perform weekly inventory counts and adjust database as needed
Qualifications:
Must have:
High School diploma or equivalent
Thrives in a fast-paced environment; sense of urgency
Impeccable attention to detail
Ability to handle time sensitive and critical materials
Excellent organizational skills, communication skills (email, chat & phone) and interpersonal abilities for external providers as well as internal customers
Continuous Mobility: Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and squat for extended periods. You will be on your feet for the majority of your shift.
Heavy Lifting: Ability to frequently lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally heavier items with team assistance.
Agility: Must possess the physical stamina and endurance to perform fast-paced, physically demanding tasks throughout the day.
Highly Desirable:
Proven experience as a receiving and inventory clerk & or similar position
Working knowledge of computer software & barcoding for entering and maintaining data
Experience with lot-tracked and perishable inventory
Experience working with an ERP, WMS, or other major inventory software system
Shift: M-F ( ~10:30am-7pm cst)
CHI: $20.25/HR
The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from Illinois and may vary for other locations (California, Colorado, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.