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Materials Management Associate IV

Abbott


Job Location:

Redwood City, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 27 - 54
Posted: 8 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 5 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare with leading businesses and products in diagnostics medical devices nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working atAbbott

AtAbbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:

  • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
  • An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
  • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
  • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

Position Overview

The Materials Management Associate IV will lead and act as the subject matter expert in a variety of warehouse functions including material

receipt and inspection inventory cycle counting specimen transfers shipping receiving and distribution of goods and supplies. This role will provide significant support to ongoing process development and improvements. This position will work within defined protocols and specific procedures for the department. The Lead Materials Handler Associate must be able to work with minimal supervision and have excellent knowledge of all warehouse activities.

This position requires excellent attention to detail effective written and verbal communication skills the ability to organize assigned tasks and be flexible within a cross collaboration-based environment.


Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Ensure prompt receipt inspection verification and inventory reporting for all incoming materials specimens and equipment.
  • Report and resolve receiving issues promptly through RMA process.
  • Ensure materials team is up to date on training and are prepared to be successful within their defined roles.
  • Ensure cycle counts are completed and transacted within NetSuite (SAP) in a timely manner.
  • Preform and document all inventory adjustments using the ERP system.
  • Maintain inventory and associated records for raw materials intermediates disposables and spare parts.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy numbers of 98% or higher via cycle counting/physical inventory actions.
  • Maintain the electronic AP reconciliation folder for EOM transaction reviews.
  • Oversee Kanban inventory replenishment within designated labs.
  • Ensure all materials requiring QC inspection are properly transferred to designated holding locations.
  • Coordinate with appropriate persons/departments with receipt details as applicable.
  • Ensure safe transport of materials daily between both internal and external sites.
  • Implement/audit 5S tasks to ensure the work center is well-kept and operating efficiently.
  • Support all departments within the organization by pulling and issuing correct inventory.
  • Ensure all outgoing materials or products are shipped in a timely manner.
  • Initiate/follow-up on freight claims with manager and local carrier representatives.
  • Package and process materials to be shipped in a manner consistent with IATA DOT and International Customs regulations.
  • Resolve internal and external issues with delivered materials through root-cause analysis.
  • Support and comply with the companys environmental health and safety (EHS) procedures.
  • Work with IT to ensure ERP is up to date and working properly.
  • Ability to accurately follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in team situations as well as independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability innovation integrity quality and teamwork.
  • Support and comply with the companys Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.
  • Ability to work designated schedule.
  • Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for approximately 50% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to work on a mobile device tablet or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 25% of a
  • typical working day.
  • Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
  • Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
  • Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
  • Ability and means to travel between Redwood City facilities.
  • Ability to travel 5% of working time away from work location may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 6 years of experience in a distribution or warehouse operations role.
  • 4 years of experience with Warehouse Management/ERP systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate across multiple functions.
  • Proficient in using basic software applications including Microsoft Office.
  • Possession of a valid drivers license; no suspended revoked surrendered invalid etc. allowed.
  • No more than two moving violations events or accidents within the last 36 months.
  • Associates Degree in Logistics Supply Chain or other field related to the essential duties of the position; or high school
  • degree/general education diploma and 6 years of experience in lieu of Associates degree.
  • No alcohol or drug event in which a vehicle was driven by the candidate or employee including but not limited to Blood
  • Alcohol Content (BAC) failure refusal to submit to alcohol or drug test alcohol related suspension the last 36 months.
  • No other results from the Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check that exposes Exact Sciences to what Exact Sciences deems to be an unacceptable level of liability.
  • Possession of or ability to obtain a forklift certification.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation; No disqualifications for
  • employment in the U.S. lab industry as determined by the Federal Government

Preferred Qualifications

  • 6 years of experience of core distribution/warehouse duties within a biotechnology or healthcare environment.
  • 4 years of SAP experience.
  • 2 years of Dangerous Goods Shipping/Handling experience.
  • Experience in a biotech manufacturing environment preferably in a GMP and/or ISO 13485 environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of basic shipping/traffic activities

The base pay for this position is

$27.35 $54.75/hour

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain

DIVISION:
ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:
United States > Redwood City : 301-351 Galveston Dr

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Work in noisy environment Work requiring repeated bending stooping squatting or kneeling

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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