Inventory Control Specialist I

Iovance Biotherapeutics • Philadelphia, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Specialist I is responsible for all aspects of inventory record keeping at the Iovance Cell Therapy Center (iCTC) located in Navy Yard, PA. They will keep detailed and accurate records of any changes in inventory or production and compile the consumption values into a database for trending and future analytical purposes. Eventually, modifications to ordering patterns may result from this exercise as it relates to changes in demand over time or changes in market supply availability.

Requirements

• 5+ years warehouse experience in a high-volume cGMP production or manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, APICS Certification is an asset.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills, effective communication (both written and verbal), proactive problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Possess the ability to bridge relationships between various departments, levels of the organization, supplier and customer organizations.
• Excellent organization skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established guidelines.
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities with a strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or certification in operating material handling equipment preferred (i.e. forklift).
• Experience with cell therapy products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procedures for balancing on hand inventory, demand and associated lead times to optimize inventory levels through various management programs such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), KanBan systems, min/max leveling, off-site storage facilities, etc.
• Participate in regular cycle counts and ad hoc inventory audits to ensure inventory integrity of >95% by verifying product identification, location and quantities with inventory management system
• Research inventory discrepancies, reconcile within appropriate inventory management system when required and recommend preventive measures or process modifications to prevent future variances.
• Ensure various storage depots located internally and externally are appropriately stocked to support business continuity, and when needed, supply additional materials to maintain established min/max levels.
• Perform inventory data analysis using various models to identify opportunities, risks and trends around inventory consumption and make recommendations and/or offer tactical solutions to establish optimized safety stock levels while considering limitations associated with physical storage footprint and material expiries.
• Monitor material status and effectively communicate low inventory, obsolete or expired materials to the respective Buyer/Planner and facilitate inventory meetings to review aged inventory and necessary disposition.
• Engage in necessary warehouse cleaning duties including but not limited to sweeping the warehouse and bulk storage, mopping, general cleaning and dusting of warehouse walls, door panels, racks, containers, etc., and transport trash to disposal areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees