Warehouse Specialist
Novartis
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
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
Requirements
- Supply Chain/Warehousing Experience
- ERP System (SAP/S4/Etc.) strongly desired
- Work in a warehouse environment, mostly standing and walking to complete tasks.
- Operation in Pharma/Regulated industries
- Ability to work on problems
- Forklift experience a plus
- Inventory Accuracy
- cGxP
- Motivated, self-starter
- English
Benefits
- Performance-Based Cash Incentive
- Annual Equity Awards Eligibility
- Health Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- 401(k) With Company Contribution and Match
- Vacation
- Personal Days
- Holidays
- Other Leaves
Company overview
Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. As an innovative medicines company, Novartis focuses on developing high-value treatments that address society's greatest disease burdens through technology leadership in research and development. The company operates across five core therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases; immunology; neuroscience; oncology; and hematology. With a workforce of approximately 75,883 employees worldwide, Novartis reaches nearly 300 million patients across 118 countries. The company leverages advanced technology platforms including targeted protein degradation, cell therapy, gene therapy, radioligand therapy, and xRNA to develop breakthrough treatments. Novartis maintains a strong portfolio of oncology drugs and generics while continuously expanding its pipeline through strategic acquisitions and internal research. The company's commitment extends beyond drug development to ensuring global access to medical innovations through novel access approaches and patient assistance programs.