Inventory & Receiving Specialist - Marlborough, United States - Akoya Biosciences

Akoya Biosciences

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Marlborough, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

About Akoya Biosciences, Inc.

As The Spatial Biology Company, Akoya Biosciences' mission is to bring context to the world of biology and human health through the power of spatial phenotyping.

The company offers comprehensive single-cell imaging solutions that allow researchers to phenotype cells with spatial context and visualize how they organize and interact to influence disease progression and response to therapy.

Akoya offers a full continuum of spatial phenotyping solutions to serve the diverse needs of researchers across discovery, translational and clinical research:
PhenoCode Panels and PhenoCycler, PhenoImager Fusion, and PhenoImager HT Instruments.

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our growing Supply Chain team as Inventory & Receiving Specialist for Reagents and Instruments.

As an Inventory & Receiving Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels and transacting the receipt of purchase orders to ensure efficient supply chain operations.

You will be responsible for:

receiving of incoming purchase orders, inspection and documentation of goods received, processing day-to-day inventory transactions, conducting regular cycle counts, pulling expired and obsolete material, stocking inventory, and collaborating with supporting teams on projects.

The Inventory & Receiving specialist plays a crucial role in minimizing stock discrepancies, maximizing stock availability, key contributor to continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities
Inventory Control & Storage

Responsible for receiving and stocking inventory, including raw material, semifinished goods and finished goods in accordance with required quality control standards
Responsible for stocking field replacement spare parts and instrument inventory
Responsible for creating and maintaining system inventory locations
Responsible for the processing of noncycle count related inventory adjustments

Inventory Monitoring

Regularly monitor and update inventory in NetSuite to reflect accurate stock levels
Recommend inventory control measures to minimize discrepancies and losses
Recommend receiving control measures where gaps existing in the process to minimize misplaced stock

Auditing and Reconciliation

Responsible for conducting cycle counts in accordance with the team's published schedule
Investigate and reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and system records
Required participation as the lead team for End of Year physical inventory count

Quality Control

Collaborate with quality assurance teams to establish and maintain quality standards
Monitor product expiration dates and handle disposal of expired or unusable reagents Collaboration
Work closely with Reagent Procurement, Reagent Manufacturing, and the Warehouse team to ensure receiving or inventory related actions are investigated or addressed timely
Work closely with the Instrument Management team and Warehouse manager to align instrument inventory space requirements

Documentation

Maintain detailed records of all purchase order receipts and organize records in a systematic way that enables the team to quickly investigate discrepancies

Continuous Improvement

Provide insights and recommendations for optimizing the inventory management processes
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills

High school diploma or education equivalent; additional education in supply chain management, inventory management or a related field is a plus; minimum of 2 years on job experience
Proven experience with inventory management, preferably in a Biotech setting
Familiarity with laboratory reagents, instruments, and related supplies preferred
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with using an Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP, NetSuite is a plus, and proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite)

- or the equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training (add to degree/education requirements bullet)

Akoya's excellent benefits program includes a selection of Medical and Dental plans, and Life, AD&D and Short-Term Disability insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) with immediate Company match vesting, Company paid holidays and more