Distribution Warehouse Operations

Keywords Studios•Indianapolis, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the Distribution Warehouse Operations (DWO) team in tendering critical clinical trial finished goods through the K401 Distribution Hub to domestic & international clinical sites, depots, & hubs. The role will serve as a key operational resource for K401 leadership, associates, & operators, assisting with inbound & outbound processing of clinical trial finished goods while maintaining strict compliance with quality & regulatory standards.

Requirements

Skills & technical knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution, logistics, warehouse operations, Import/Export, & pharmaceutical temperature-controlled supply chain.
Minimum 5 years of previous GMP environment experience.
Strong organizing & multi-tasking skills.
Excellent interpersonal & networking skills.
Strong written & verbal communication skills.
Ability to work, lead, & train effectively in a team environment.
Proven ability to manage & improve processes.
Positive attitude & professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating powered industrial trucks.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, Inventory Management Applications, Transportation Systems, & Warehouse Management Systems.

Responsibilities

Assist operators day-to-day through the completion of receiving, inventory, shipping, stickering, supply management, destruction, & special projects of clinical trial finished goods at the K401 CT Distribution Warehouse.
Assist in writing, reviewing, & managing K401 procedures, tools, trainings, & related documentation.
Proactively support assigned elements of K401 decisions guided by policy, procedure, & business plan to positively impact the team's ability to meet performance objectives.
Understand & promote adherence to all local compliance & regulatory laws & policies.
Support quality documentation activities in QualityDocs, including but not limited to Deviations, Change Controls, Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), & other quality records as required.
Collaborate with internal & external stakeholders to resolve shipment issues & ensure timely delivery to clinical sites.
Communicate proactively with cross-functional partners including Quality, Engineering, & Distribution Support Services.
Support continuous improvement initiatives & escalate operational issues to K401 leadership as appropriate.
Collaborate with IT & cross-functional partners on automation, artificial intelligence, & continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing warehouse operations, efficiency, & data management capabilities.
Gather, track, & report operational KPIs & metrics including but not limited to shipment accuracy, cycle times, inventory levels, & on-time delivery performance to support data-driven decision making & team performance objectives.