Warehouse Inventory Manager

at  Werfen

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for inventory accuracy and management of all warehouse functions. Key accountability is for timely and accurate receipt and put-away of raw materials, inventory integrity, delivery of raw materials and finished goods, warehouse safety and 5S.

SKILLS & CAPABILITIES:

• Communication skills
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Problem Solving
• Mentoring and Building Talent
• Customer Focus
• Delegation

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

Education:

• Minimum of BS/BA in Business or related discipline required

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years warehouse or materials experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably FDA regulated
• Hands-on experience with an integrated MRP system (SAP preferred)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficiency in MS Office with strong Excel capability
• Understanding of database functionality
• Language: English

International Mobility:

• No

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Up to 15% of time may be required for travel
  If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis, we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
  The annual salary range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $95,000 to $130,000. Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.
  Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.
  We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
  www.werfen.com

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directly Supervise team of 10-15 warehouse employees; drive cross-training
• Oversee the issuing/return of production materials to/from SAP work orders
• Maintain high (98%+) accuracy for inventory levels.
• Control cycle counting process and perform timely reconciliations in the event of discrepancies
• Be hands on; become proficient with transactions inside MRP system.
• Work to identify and resolve systematic errors
• Monitors productivity of team, attacks obstacles/points of frustration to ensure employees can offer a high level of support to the manufacturing operation
• Ensure procedures are efficient, descriptive, and accurate
• Hold employees accountable to follow procedures
• Drive compliance to ISO, GMP, FDA, MDSAP regulatory requirements
• Regular reporting on KPIs
• Submit monthly reports as required by management
• Be a champion for safety
• Drive 5S; Maintain clear, unique bin locations throughout the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Maximize utilization of available warehouse space
• Be able to meet deadlines, prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Supervise incoming and outgoing deliveries.
• Work with service providers to maintain loading dock equipment and powered industrial trucks in safe working order, enforce lock-out, tag-out procedures
• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• Manages a warehouse budget for expenses related to packaging materials, equipment maintenance, off-site storage, ad-hoc transportation needs