Warehouse Specialist

CSL•Kankakee, IL

7d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for daily department functions related to inbound deliveries, associated manufacturing orders, and inventory tasks. The role works directly with Warehouse Operators, Supervisors, Managers, and other Warehouse Specialists to meet internal customer, business, and patient needs. The position has no direct reports and reports to the Warehouse Receiving Manager, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Warehouse Supervisors. The role supports inbound material operations, inventory management, plasma receipts, replenishment shipments, delivery coordination, manufacturing orders, outbound documentation, and implementation of logistics solutions. Work may involve exposure to various temperatures, hazardous chemicals, and potential bloodborne pathogens. The employee may occasionally lift, carry, or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds, and may be required to work weekends, overtime, and extended hours to support production demands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; or an associate degree in one of these areas with at least 4 years of supply chain management experience; or a GED/high school equivalent with at least 8 years of supply chain management experience.
1–3 years of supply chain or manufacturing experience, preferably.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to comply with strict cGMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/pharmaceutical industry.

Nice To Haves

SAP, Logic, and MES experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, maintain the flow of inbound material operations, maintain databases, and ensure the safety of stored items.
Perform SAP functions, including goods receipts, inventory cycle counts, stock put-aways, internal and external transfers, and troubleshooting.
Process daily raw plasma receipts, including physical and electronic receipt, allocation, and staging in SAP, Logic, and MES applications.
Manage and coordinate daily inbound replenishment shipments to maintain sufficient production inventory levels, communicating daily with third-party logistics centers (3PLs).
Coordinate and schedule inbound deliveries with outside carriers and the Purchasing department.
Monitor incoming contractor packages and assist warehouse operators with site deliveries.
Complete manufacturing cost center orders and goods issues.
Work with warehouse operators when orders are picked and dispensed to manufacturing.
Prepare and review required outbound documentation and provide it to the customer.
Act as a liaison on operational and infrastructure system requirements during the setup and implementation of logistics solutions.
Support department supervisors and managers with additional warehouse-related tasks and other duties as assigned.