Specialist, Supply Chain

West Pharmaceutical Services•Piatt Township, PA

20h•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 yours 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. Job SummaryIn this role you will be responsible for ensuring all activities related to supply chain (i.e., all departments and processes involved in the manufacturing of goods such as planning, production, procurement, and inventory management) are completed timely and in a manner that upholds West's standards for Safety, Quality, and Operational Excellence. You will support all functions of Supply Chain (Planning, Purchasing, and Inventory Management) to ensure the successful operation of the facility. Manages the execution of the short-term production schedule and raw material plans to ensure on time deliveries.

Requirements

College degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or relevant field
0 - 3 years of experience in manufacturing environment
Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations
Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts
Ability to make independent and sound judgments
Read and interpret data, information, and documents
Analyze and solve problems
Observe and interpret situations
Work under deadlines with shifting priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP Systems
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with SAP
Experience in Production Planning or Purchasing
Understanding of MRP (Supply / Demand)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Detail oriented with exceptional time management and multi-tasking ability
Proven ability to develop reports and analyze data
Knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

Manage the daily execution of the production schedule to meet short-term requirements
Manage raw material plans to facilitate operational requirements
Collaborate with operations to address production constraints
Analyze production outputs as compared to expectations and provide recommendations to align
Assist in maintaining system master data for accuracy and effectiveness
Lead interactions with Customer Service on the status of shipments to ensure our customers receive an exceptional level of service and manage their expectations as necessary
Act as a liaison for manufacturing and customers, assuring that information is gathered and disseminated in a timely and accurate fashion
Manage relationships with other West facilities that serve as both vendor and customer to West Jersey Shore
Collaborate with the warehouse and inventory control to ensure accurate inventory data
Participate in continuous improvement projects requiring input from Supply Chain
Identify and execute Supply Chain process improvements to drive better results and time management
Analyze material shortages/overages regularly and determine optimal inventory levels
Analyze materials that are high value, critical to the process, and have a short shelf life
Comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
Comply with the company’s quality policy at all times
Comply with the SOPs, as per Company policy, as relevant to the position covered by this Job Description
Other duties as assigned