Warehouse & Materials Specialist III - Werfen

Position Summary:

Responsible for a wide array of tasks pertaining to the flow of materials through the manufacturing center.  These tasks include general warehouse duties of shipping & receiving, inventory control, cycle counting, issuing materials  to/ returning from work orders, temperature control and safe handling of formulation chemicals/biologicals, controlling labeling material, transacting finished goods, processing and delivering expense materials, etc.  Expected to champion and lead GMP processes and documentation.  In addition, this position may have limited responsibilities for purchasing, interaction with suppliers, and MRP/Material Master configuration.  Employees in this role will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of all inventory control and warehouse processes and be capable of supporting the department in various capacities.

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Physically handles all aspects of raw materials and finished goods
• Receive and transacts raw materials, intermediates, in-process material into inventory and/or work orders
• Physically return and transact un-used raw material and intermediates from work orders
• Print and issue labels required by Finishing Dept; Reconcile returned label quantities
• Support incoming inspections group as needed; prioritize and coordinate activies to ensure incoming raw materials are available for production when needed
• Participates in regular safety audits and discussions; Safely handle and store chemical and biological inventory
• Detect paperwork errors prior to data entry transactions
• Monitors temperature sensitive materials and ensures they are properly stored
• Fosters and maintains good housekeeping/SS in warehouse
• Performs cycle counts and assists in inventory reconciliations.  Improves accuracy of Bills of Material when needed by executing change orders
• Move between functional areas on demand per the needs of the Materials  dept
• Recommends and helps drive improvements to inventory systems and processes
• Basic tactical purchasing responsibilities and supplier interaction
• Identify potential issues by reading and understanding MRP and Material Master configurations.
• Able to execute Change Orders
• Demonstrates competency in all functional areas of responsibility
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor or dept.  Manager

Networking/Key Relationships:

• Interfaces with Operations staff in formulation, filling, and finishing
• Works reguarly with Procurement and Demand Planning staff to ensure overall departmental cohesiveness
• Works with Inventory Analyst to ensure accuracy of transactions and plant compliance with inventory procedures
• Helps coordinate efforts with external kitting/re-work service providers

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Some College coursework desireable
• Minimum of 5 Years Experience in computerized GMP warehouse environment
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment within a computerized MRP inventory system

Skills & Capabilities:

• PC skills (MS Excel, Inventory Systems, MRP Systems)
• SAP Experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy of transactions
• Excellent communication skills
• Has quantitative math skills
• Ability to multi-task in a faced paced environment with competing priorities
• Be a selft starter and "hands on" learner able torotate between a variety of duties

Travel Requirements:

• N/A

The hourly wage range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $29 to $31.  Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.