Temporary Support Specialist
Responsibilities :
Travel to provide temporary support at multiple customer facilities during scheduled and unscheduled PTO, leave of absence, site training and open positions; in some cases for extended periods of time. Duties include :
- Cover services including order entry / order management, operating customer procurement systems, stockroom services, shipping / receiving, chemical tracking, glass washing, desktop delivery, dry ice services, and others as required
- Provide post coverage analysis including recommendations to improve operational efficiency and corresponding corrective actions.
- Assist in updating SOP's and work instructions
- Support new site implementations as required
- Assist stockroom sites to prepare for annual physical inventories
- Generate stock reports from ULSIM, conduct cycle counts
- Make adjustments to ULSIM post inventory
- Reconcile reports for finance as part of API
- Training support
- Cover for new employees attending systems training
- Provide site specific training on site operations including proprietary customer systems
- Subject matter expert in best practices for the portfolio of services such as order management, inventory management, glass wash, consignment and customer owned inventory
- Obtain and maintain all necessary certifications to support all site operations
- Handle all site operations and duties for optimal outcomes to maintain highest standards of excellence
- Operate across a wide variety of services including training and assessment responsibilities with a high level of success
- Highlight red flags affecting site operations for corrective action
- Provide additional training to site personnel when needed
- Promote personal growth and development by staying abreast of new policies, procedures and system enhancements without the presence of site trainer and management team
- Maintain proficiency of all e-learning tools and online training as required
- Listen to customer concerns, effectively diffuse dissatisfaction, and quickly identify course of action with first call resolution within established turnaround times
- Participate in projects and perform all other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications :
High school diploma; BA / BS preferredWillingness and ability to travel extensively and work in a wide variety of environmentsAbility to establish and foster positive customer relationshipsProficient verbal and written communication skillsProactive approach to problem solvingAdapt to flexible and changing schedule in short noticeAbility to self-manage and operate independentlyDisplay high level of confidentialityDemonstrate sense of urgencyDemonstrate a high level of accountability for site coverage dutiesProficient in Microsoft office suiteStrong time management and organizational skillsAbility to lift up to 50 lbs.Ability to wear a respiratorPosses valid driver's license and good driving recordAbility to work beyond the normal business hoursAbility to travel extensively up to 85% of timePreferred Qualifications :
Experience with Thermo Fisher Scientific business engagements as partnered with customers via Unity Lab Services.