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Materials Management Specialist, Canventa Life Sciences

Our team at Canventa Life Sciences is dedicated to advancing medical research by providing scientists with the material they need in the pursuit of transformative care. As a Materials Management Specialist, you will act as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders to provide an exceptional logistics experience. You will be responsible for inventory management activities, including but not limited to providing accurate and efficient logistical support for the internal movement, packing, shipping, storage, control, and protection of raw materials, supplies, in progress products, and finished goods.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly in a field advancing life sciences research. If you’re detail-oriented, highly organized, and a motivated self-starter that takes great pride in your work, join our team today!

Please note this is an on-site role, and the successful candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job. This role may also require weekend shifts and/or flexible hours at times to meet business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Operations, Donor Center, and Quality Assurance) to receive, inspect, release, store, monitor, and issue materials internally, and ship Finished Goods to customers
• Schedules and performs daily/weekly inventory, cycle count activities, and ensures counts are carried out accurately and on schedule
• Maintains the relevant systems (including Systems, Applications and Products) with up to date records and accurate, real time information.
• Participates in the creation, review and updates of material handling Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and supports management with continuous improvements, all towards optimization and efficiency of material handling operations
• Complies with company policies and adheres to safety requirements when handling materials and/or working in designated areas
• Ensures equipment is maintained to the highest standards operationally and reports any discrepancies to the direct manager

Knowledge and Qualifications

• College diploma or undergraduate degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience in warehousing and material handling, with the ability to frequently move moderately heavy and/or bulky material (up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to write Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with an understanding of quality standards (e.g., ISO900) and ERP systems is desirable
• Experience with handling cryofrozen materials is an asset
• IT savvy, with strong computer systems skills including Microsoft Suite (basic formulas and data validation in Excel)

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