Warehouse Specialist

Novartis • Durham, NC

2d • $55,000 - $102,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible as a specialist for warehouse logistics while meeting Pharmaceutical Regulatory and Corporate Guidelines. Novartis will not sponsor visas for this position. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Requirements

• Work Experience: 3 years of Logistic, Distribution and/or Warehousing experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Skills: GMP knowledge
• HSE Knowledge
• Logistics and Transportation Management
• Master Data
• Operational Excellence
• SAP ERP
• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Planning
• Warehouse Management
• Languages: English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to receive, store and issue materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance with specifications such as storage condition.
• Perform and maintain accurate, timely and neatly written and electronic documentation.
• Responsible for inventory management and control including maintenance of material inventory levels and ordering as needed to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials.
• Expedite and adjust orders as necessary to accommodate the evolving needs of the business.
• Organize and optimize warehouse storage in accordance with established systems and processes and ensure all inventory items are accurately documented within the business tool system and aligned with physical location.
• Track all raw materials from the time of purchase through to receipt, ensuring complete visibility and accountability.
• Conduct regular inventory cycle counts to ensure ongoing accuracy and reliability of inventory data.
• Oversee the shipping of all materials from TRD Labs, including hazardous, export, and temperature-sensitive shipments.
• Maintain accurate data within the ERP system, focusing on invoice and vendor management to streamline operations, including the resolution of invoicing issues and updates to vendor data.
• Maintain warehouse and work areas in clean and organized conditions for inspection readiness.
• Complete all required job specific trainings and adhere to rules, regulations and requirements.
• Cross train other associates.
• Ability to learn and operate applicable computer systems, including but not limited to ESOPS D2, SAP, SRM R2, etc.
• Familiar and capable of using MS office suite.
• Ability to handle physical requirements, including but not limited to, extended standing, walking, sitting, repeated bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must work in accordance with all safety requirements (OSHA), cGMP regulations (FDA), and housekeeping practices while performing duties.
• Prioritize activities with safety, compliance, and product quality in focus.
• Inform supervisor and others of issues, challenges, and barriers to safety and run schedule, and recommend possible solutions.

Benefits

• US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
• In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees