Senior Materials Controller

About the Role

Avantor is looking to hire an experienced and proactive Senior Materials Controller to join the Laboratory Services team at a major biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Limerick. This on-site position plays a crucial operational role managing inventory, stockroom tasks, and ensuring smooth material flow within a GMP-regulated setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily inventory management and material handling according to established procedures.
• Receive, inspect, and properly log incoming materials.
• Ensure materials are stored and organized correctly.
• Timely distribution of materials to end users to support on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date and precise inventory records and system documentation.
• Conduct cycle counts and help maintain inventory accuracy.
• Identify and resolve common stock issues such as missing or damaged items and incorrect storage.
• Escalate complex problems like supply disruptions or system faults when necessary.
• Use standard processes and past experience to address recurring challenges.
• Compliance with GMP, environmental health and safety (EHS), and site-specific procedures is mandatory.
• Keep accurate documentation to facilitate audits and inspections.
• Help ensure audit readiness through consistent process adherence.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Material Controllers during daily activities.
• Assist in coordinating team workload effectively.
• Serve as a contact for routine site queries and communicate updates to supervisors.
• Identify and support simple improvements for stockroom accuracy and efficiency.
• Contribute to implementing process enhancements as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum education: Leaving Certificate required; additional relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience in inventory control, stock management, or warehouse roles.
• Experience working within a structured, process-oriented environment.
• Prior exposure to regulated environments such as GMP or GLP is advantageous.
• Experience in supporting or leading team members is beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable performing hands-on operational tasks.
• Ability to follow prescribed procedures and resolve recurring issues effectively.
• Basic proficiency in IT, including Excel.
• Good communication skills to interact with stakeholders.

Work Environment

This role requires on-site presence at the Limerick facility, supporting critical scientific operations in a collaborative environment with opportunities to grow within a GMP-regulated context.

Additional Information

Avantor is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations during the hiring process may request assistance via designated contact details. Avantor operates a strict policy against unsolicited candidate submissions from recruitment agencies not formally engaged or contracted.

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