Dispatch Manager

Avantor

Overseeing inventory and material management operations at customer facilities. Leading a team and ensuring operational objectives are met while fostering collaboration and compliance.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeKing of Prussia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversees the day-to-day operations of a team of inventory and/or material management associates at customer facilities
Sets daily goals and reviews team performance
Identifies opportunities for improvement and adjusts workflows
Communicates regularly with internal team members and stakeholders, as well as external contacts such as vendors
Ensures compliance with global HBS standards and legal requirements
Performs routine sample inventory operations, including sample receipt, registration, (re)labelling, tracking, dispatch, and disposal using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required; Higher Education degree in supply chain, business, or life sciences preferred
5-7 years of experience in laboratory services, warehouse, logistics, or inventory management operations
2-3 years of formal supervisory experience with direct reports and full performance management responsibility
Documented experience leading operational improvement initiatives
Experience in a client-embedded services or regulated facility environment
Proficiency with inventory management systems (SAP, Workday, LIMS, or equivalent), including reporting and analytics modules
Intermediate Excel skills including pivot tables, lookup functions and basic data analysis
Ability to analyze operational data and communicate findings to non-technical audiences
Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
Prior experience in a GMP-regulated environment strongly preferred
Excellent communication skills
Valid driver’s license required
Ability to sit and work on a computer for extended periods
Ability to walk through customer facilities during site visits
Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 lbs (12 kg)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Wellness programs
Eligible for medical coverage starting Day 1
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company-paid holidays
Choice holidays
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Tuition assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory managementlaboratory operationsoperational improvementdata analysisExcelreportinganalyticsLeanSix SigmaGMP compliance

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipteam managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsperformance managementanalytical thinkingadaptabilityclient relations