Warehouse Specialist

Band

Level 1

 

Job Description Summary

The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, and handling of raw materials and finished products within the warehouse. Coordinates shipments based on customer and internal order requirements and maintains accurate inventory and transaction records in SAP.

 

Job Description

#LI-Onsite

Location: Morris Plains, NJ

Shift: Friday - Monday 8:00AM - 6:30PM

Relocation Support: This role is based in Morris Plains, NJ. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Major accountabilities:

• Ensures the proper handling of raw materials and products in the warehouse -Prepares shipments according to NVS and GMP standards
• Coordination of shipping, receiving, storage and processing of goods. May include imports/exports.
• Unbossed mindset.
• Keeping the warehouses orderly and audit ready at all times.
• Load and unload trucks using industrial equipment.
• Inspect and verify material, labels and documents for completeness and accuracy
• Transfer material to proper storage areas.
• Movement of materials with accuracy and in accordance with SOPs to ensure continuous production.
• Ability to work in a variety of climate-controlled environments from refrigerated areas to freezer areas.
• Ability to continuously repalletize a variety of materials and various weights with 100% accuracy on labeling those components.
• Work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to shift around priorities and accomplish a variety of tasks per shift.
• Daily cycle counting of materials based upon classification.
• Keeping up with deliveries and booking them into the ERP system in a timely fashion.
• Ability to adapt and work with accordance with guidelines in a dynamic environment and an unbossed mindset to own decisions when needed.

 

Key performance indicators:

• Inventory
• Month end reporting
• Warehouse occupancy
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and FDA guidance applicable to biologics and cell therapy manufacturing.
• On time goods receipts

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Supply Chain/Warehousing Experience
• ERP System (SAP/S4/Etc.) strongly desired
• Work in a warehouse environment, mostly standing and walking to complete tasks.

 

Work Experience:

• Operation in Pharma/Regulated industries
• Ability to work on problems
• Forklift experience a plus

 

Skills:

• Inventory Accuracy
• cGxP 
• Motivated, self-starter

 

Languages:

• English

The salary for this position is expected to range between $41,100 and $76,300 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. 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.

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Salary Range

$41,100.00 - $76,300.00

 

Skills Desired

Operational Excellence, Warehouse Management