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VWR INTERNATIONAL, LLC HR Administrative Assistant in Aurora, Ohio
The Opportunity: Avantor is looking for a dedicated and experienced Administrative Assistant. Under moderate supervision, perform planning and scheduling functions involved with coordinating products and materials through various production phases. Implement planned production schedules, labor loading and capacity requirements. Review schedules to determine materials and parts requirements to ensure materials are available according to schedules. This role will be a full-time position base out of Aurora, OH. Fulltime / Benefits day one! / 401K / PTO / Paid Holidays What we're looking for Education: High School education or GED or 2-year degree preferred. Experience: 1-2 years of similar supply-chain/logistics experience preferred. 1-2 years SAP Experience. Who you are: Ability to read a bill of materials and assembly pick sheet. Familiarity with warehouse and inventory management systems required. Accuracy and thoroughness required, with great attention to detail. Working knowledge of procurement techniques, procedures and policies. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods Must possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication. Skills in mathematics, personal computers (Excel) and spreadsheets are vital (pivot tables, lookups, formulas). Ability to work independently to prioritize multiple competing tasks. How you will thrive and create an impact In collaboration with purchasing and manufacturing, coordinate the delivery, assembly, and distribution of components and sub-assemblies to support production flow and adherence to Master Production Schedule (MPS). Revise SAP in stock dates when required, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, customer service and production. Provide estimated in stock dates based on component availability for make-to-order (MTO) manufactured items. Responsible for coordination and procurement of purchase on demand print components. Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders and Bills of Material, to determine materials requirements or material priorities. Identifies overdue material and communicates with purchasing to expedite. Collaborates with Forecasting & Inventory Planning and Purchasing on root cause analysis of perpetually past due material shortages. Assist in trouble shooting of inventory control issues as they pertain to component availability for production. Where necessary contact suppliers to verify shipment details. Performs other duties as assigned. ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions) Typically works in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level. Although the associate performs clerical duties, while performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to an industrial warehouse environment. The associate may work near moving mechanical machinery and noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems. A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis. Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 75 lbs. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opport