Material Management Associate II

Pfizer • Sanford, NC

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About The Position

The Material Management Associate II supports manufacturing logistics and supply operations to help ensure medicines are delivered when needed. The role serves as a key resource in its area of expertise and may lead lower-level colleagues, allocate work, provide direction and training, and act as a lead worker or subject matter expert. The associate independently completes assignments, selects appropriate methods, reviews non-standard work for technical soundness, and helps resolve basic-complexity problems while adhering to Pfizer standards, guidelines, and values.

The position manages drug movement records and the storage and security of materials, with particular attention to controlled drugs during manufacturing and distribution. It conducts quarterly import-entry and internal audits and helps ensure compliance with SOPs, cGMP, safety, quality, and documentation requirements. It also coordinates inventory receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch, manages finished-goods dispatch, and identifies and coordinates training needs for operators.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 years of experience.
• Understanding of import/export regulations.
• Experience in warehouse or inventory management.
• Proficiency with data entry and inventory control software.
• Ability to operate forklifts, conveyors, cranes, hand carts, and power trucks.
• Strong organizational skills for managing inventory receipts and dispatches.
• Knowledge of cGMP, SOP, and plant safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Certification in the assigned area.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or other current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) environment.
• Expertise in organizing receipts.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Familiarity with common AI tools and curiosity about using them to enhance productivity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain storage, security, and records for drug movements, with a focus on controlled drugs during manufacturing and distribution.
• Conduct quarterly import-entry and internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, cGMP, safety, quality, and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate receiving, storage, picking, and dispatching of inventory.
• Manage finished-goods dispatch.
• Identify and coordinate training needed for operators.
• Manage personal time, professional development, and workflow; potentially lead and allocate work to others.
• Contribute to project and departmental tasks by providing direction and training, and potentially acting as a lead worker.
• Complete assignments independently, select appropriate methods, and help ensure team assignments are completed.
• Review non-standard work for technical soundness and potentially review others’ work.
• Adhere to Pfizer standards, guidelines, and values, and influence teams through training and expertise.
• Proactively resolve basic-complexity problems in the area of expertise.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer matching contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday, and other pay premiums depending on work schedule and company policies.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED