Material Handler Lead

West Pharmaceutical Services•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will your help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years work experience within warehousing, inventory control or finance required
Advanced proficiency with Excel
Proficiency in SAP and expert level knowledge on SAP inventory transactions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team.
Strong ability to work across functions and divisions to deliver results.
Ability to work in a complex ambiguous environment
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skill
Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Nice To Haves

Finance / Accounting experience preferred
Project Management Experience preferred
In-depth knowledge of inventory control practices and systems.
Ability to develop and document complex processes and controls
Ability to analyze data, generate insights and communicate effectively to management
Exceptional demonstrated problem solving skills, must be able to effectively present information and analysis
Demonstrated evidence of a strong team player who is able to build key relationships with team members across multiple functions throughout the organization and influence the broader organization
Ability to ensure successful delivery of identified cost savings

Responsibilities

Maintain ownership over cycle counting process and procedures.
Manage inventory health, to include closely monitoring and reporting on aged, excess, obsolete, and inventory at risk of expiration.
Collaborate with key stakeholders on Inventory Control best practices for various classes of inventory: Warehouse, 3PL, In Transit etc.
On board and manage new facilities inventory processes (Company Owned, Co-Manufacturing, 3PL, Overflow etc.)
Develop value-added reporting to drive inventory accountability to the appropriate levels in the organization.
Supervise the research for daily, weekly, monthly inventory discrepancy management.
Work with production, warehouse, finance, and supply chain to resolve inventory discrepancies.
Be proactive in conducting ad hoc, fact-based analysis to anticipate and resolve potential problems
Develop best practices. Document and share across the organization by gaining consensus from all affected teams.
Educate operations teams on variance causes, impacts and solutions.
Ensure adherence to company policy and ensure effective controls are in place to guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of inventory transactions to support inventory views throughout the organization.
Hire, supervise and develop direct reports.
Ensure workload is efficiently allocated and completed in an accurate and timely fashion with clear goals and expectations for the team.
Lead, inspire, engage direct reports, assess their readiness for future roles, conducting evaluations according to company practices, and ensuring consistent accountability within the broader team. Above all you must be able to identify and leverage your team’s strengths to cohesively achieve a common goal.
Other duties as assigned