Warehouse Coordinator

Warehouse Coordinator

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?

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Job Summary

In this role, you will coordinate the efforts to ensure inventory levels and reporting are accurate. Coordinates the flow of materials through any applicable warehouses to ensure prompt supply to production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate, perform, and process SAP virtual inventory
• Collaborate with material handlers and provide training as needed to ensure accurate goods movements
• Conduct accurate inventories as scheduled for internal and external warehouses
• Coordinate the material readiness process from the Warehouse to ensure prompt supply of materials to production areas
• Analyze inventory levels and material locations on a monthly basis utilizing systems technology
• Identify and discards expired materials
• Work with team members to coordinate the flow of material to and from external warehouses as applicable
• Ensure that raw material Kanban levels are being followed and executed as designed
• Identify and implement cost savings ideas in all areas of the business that the incumbent is responsible to manage.
• Liaise with internal and external customers and other departments as appropriate.
• Participate in special project teams as assigned.
• Perform special studies as requested or required within all areas of responsibility.
• Consistently abide by and promote the plant safety program, quality and lean initiatives, training program and SOP's.
• Create inventory adjustments
• Compile the end of month inventory reconciliation
• Increase the inventory accuracy.
• Develops and maintain a database for inventory projection.
• Review obsolescence risks and coordinate the destruction process.
• Perform all other duties as requested or assigned relevant to the position/company
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience

• No min required preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Support and contribute to continuous improvement programs and activities
• Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Heavy-Exerting up to 100lbs/45kg of force occasionally and/or up to 50lb/22kg of force frequently, and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Stand and walk for 8-12 hrs. per shift
• Must be able to lift 35 - 50 lb. unassisted and/or 51+ lbs. occasionally (team lift)
• Occasional above shoulder height work
• Occasional stretching and arm extension for work related tasks/assignments
• Occasional bending and twisting as required by the job
• May be expected to work all plant shutdowns
• Must also be able to tolerate industrial odors and smells on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to work overtime shifts as directed

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.