Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Standing for full shift
Job Description
Job Description
Location/Division Specific Information
The Supplier Relations Quality Control Associate is part of the Customer Channels Group (CCG) serving academic, pharmaceutical, biotech, government and industrial customers by providing them with products manufactured by our company as well as those sourced from other industry-leading suppliers around the world. In short, we represent a single source for virtually every laboratory need – from lab equipment and instruments, to consumables and chemicals, to life science products, safety supplies and science education products – so our customers can focus on their important work. Represented by our Fisher Scientific brand, we deliver choice and convenience to our customers. We go-to-market through a team of more than 1,500 professional salespeople, a global network of resellers and distributors, digital and print catalogs and a powerful website (www.fishersci.com) that contains content about more than 2.5 million products.
Key Role Responsibilities:
The Quality Control Associate role is responsible for conducting audits to ensure accuracy and compliance throughout all areas of the distribution center (DC). The audits will be focused on supplier compliance and adherence to industry standards for EDI, packing slip accuracy, labeling, and general packing and inbound shipping quality. This position requires establishing and maintaining a strategic and collaborative relationship with a remote team in Pittsburgh and supporting the internal distribution team. The Quality Control Associate ensures the adherence for suppliers to meet our Operational Requirements and the penetration of electronic transaction utilization.
- Detailed documentation of inbound supplier receiving audits:
- Packing slip accuracy
- Labeling accuracy
- Carton integrity
- General packing and shipping
- Inspection/audit of damaged freight
- Documentation and communication of non-compliance with both the Supplier Relations and DC Teams
- Support department standup meetings
- Involvement in continuous improvement in developing compliance systems and process
- Demonstrate strong safety awareness and flow all the guidelines within the DC
- Participate in DC and Supplier Relations activities and events
Metrics
- Supplier compliance to Operational and EDI requirements – quantity and quality metrics
- ASN Accuracy/Penetration
- Receiving Productivity
Requirements/Qualifications
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
- 3 years of Distribution/Operations/Manufacturing experience or related
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong cross functional relationship building
- Independent self-motivated worker
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in Illinois is $23.50–$29.50.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
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A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
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Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
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At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
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Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
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Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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