Lab Coordinator

The Sherwin-Williams Company - Greensboro, North Carolina

Welcome to Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams is the largest coatings company in North America, and the third largest in the world. With $11 billion in sales, 4,000 stores, and 90 manufacturing and technical centers, we proudly serve customers in over 120 countries. Our 45,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to launch and grow a career. Find yours and join us today.

 

The R&D Lab Coordinator supports the lab facilities by performing various functions including, but not limited to: Purchasing, Timekeeping, Data Analysis, Fixed Asset Management, and Continuous Improvement.

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
• PURCHASING
o Using Oracle Purchasing, purchase lab supplies, substrate, containers, services, etc. so the laboratory may function more efficiently. Managing and monitor inventories and execute purchases when minimum quantities are met.
o Act as liaison with Corporate Purchasing to ensure best pricing for laboratory materials.
o Initiate new vendor configuration, obtain proper tax information and other data for set up.
o Source, obtain, analyze and make recommendations on quotations for materials and services to meet laboratory requests.
o Collect, prepare, and process all of the laboratory’s invoices for approval and payment.  Maintain filing system for purchases and related purchases. Reconcile Oracle three-way match, identify problems and resolve invoicing/payment issues in acceptable time frame. 
o Troubleshoot inquiries regarding charges that appear on General Ledger, using Fact Finder application.
o Process eExpense and eFunds as appropriate for request
o Be liaison to Facility shipping and receiving department to ensure appropriate delivery of supplies and materials.
o Engage temporary agencies to acquire contractors on an as-needed basis

• DATA ANALYSIS
o Use Business Objects to provide monthly data analysis and lab reports
o Serve as secondary Lab Catalyst administrator to keep system running smoothly.

• PAYROLL
o Troubleshoot issues for Technical organization.
o Act as “super user” for Kronos payroll application.
o Process historical edits.
o Arrange vacation allotment edits (according to employee offer – exceptions to policy)

• FIXED ASSET MANAGEMENT
o Purchase assets as approved.
o Respond to Financial Shared Services regarding Asset inquiries (closing of project to include date of equipment operation, asset location, depreciation cost center, etc.)
o Maintain Asset Records.

• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
o Serve as ISO Management Representative (or similar function) for lab.
o Lead ISO Internal Auditor for site.
o Analyze department work flow and make suggestions on process improvements for saving time and money.
o Lead special projects for the lab

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
1. FORMAL EDUCATION:
a. Required:
•  High school diploma
b. Preferred:
•  Some college Business Administration and/or Accounting classes

 

2. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
a. Required:
• Ability to adapt to change, as in systems upgrades, differences or changes
• Communication skills, must be able to communicate effectively to all levels or the organization and with different cultures of people.
• Proficient in a variety of computer application tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Work, and PowerPoint 
b. Preferred:
• Proficient with Business Objects

 

3. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis.
• Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs.
• Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• May work indoors and outdoors as needed. Exposure to heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 0 degrees.
• May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required.
• May work in areas where toxic, flammable, and hazardous materials are present.
• May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt.
• Work surfaces may include concrete.
• Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone.

 

4. TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

a. Preferred:
• Microsoft Office applications
• Financial software applications
• Business software applications

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point and/or Access)
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to tolerate non-toxic paint odors and wear a respirator as required.
• Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment visa status.

 

Who we are
At Sherwin-Williams, we're proud of the company we keep — our family of loyal employees. To learn about our company and our culture go to Sherwin.com/careers.        

 

     

 

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

 

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