Title: Warehouse Associate-Senior
Location: Madison WI USA 53718
Duration: 6 months

Is there potential for assignment extension, or conversion to FTE? I believe there is
•What is the work schedule (start time/end date, days of the week) and is there OT? 9 hours M-Th, 4 hours Friday, Start time between 5:00 and 7:00, end time to be determined by start time and OT, Yes OT is potentially needed
•What would be the primary duties for this position? Packaging and labelling finished product for shipment, filling bins/requests from the production line, helping out in all other shipping/receiving functions as needed
•What are the technical and soft skills required for this position? Accuracy, take direction and follow instructions, able to handle and move parts that weigh up to about 40-50 lbs., teamwork, communication skills. Computer proficient with working knowledge of SAP a definite plus.
•Is there preference on previous work experience's industry? (pharma, med. Device, etc.) Not industry preference, but if they had device history, I think that'd be a plus
•What is the education background requirement? High school diploma with some college preferred
•What would be the interview process? (phone, in-person, both) I believe it would be both

Description:
Inventory & Materials Specialist
Receipt, Packaging, and Shipment of goods and equipment, inventory management, and logistics activities to maintain adequate supply of materials for all departments to ultimately support manufacturing, service, product testing, and other activities.

Essential Functions
•Working closely and communicating well with multiple departments to support their material needs.
•Receiving and Inspecting shipments of materials, equipment, or packages and confirming that it meets ordered quantity and quality specifications
•Confirming accuracy of Bill of Lading and signing.
•Managing in-house inventory levels for GMP and non-GMP materials and supplies to support demands and schedules, while maintaining safety stock levels
•Scheduling and preparing shipments by coordinating with other departments and facilities
•Label, package, and store all incoming and outgoing materials per product requirements and company procedures.
•Properly moving or dispositioning of materials per company procedures and by working with other departments
•Updating inventory control documents and ERP system as required
•Helping identifies and resolve "overstock, slow moving, and obsolete" inventory
•Delivering product to the proper facility, inventory location, or departmental personnel
•Collaborate with all departments to help resolve inventory issues/discrepancies, problem orders, and intercompany transfer issues
•Assist in physical inventory, including the annual company-wide inventory.
•Root cause analysis and reconciliation of cycle count discrepancies.
•Assist with the coordination of supply chain services, critical parts availability, material handling, and shipment of products
•Assist to develop, improve, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems used within the shipping, receiving, inventory control, and logistics functions of the organization.
•May perform additional duties as required
•Able to follow instructions

Minimum Requirements
•Requires High School Diploma/GED
•Some college preferred
•Experience in receiving and warehouse operations, inventory control, and/or materials management preferred
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Proven team player with experience successfully interfacing with various departments
•Ability to work accurately and independently
•Time management and organizational skills
•Experience working in cGMP or scientific environment
•Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, SAP preferred.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Competencies:
•Communication
•Team Player
•Positive Attitude/Engagement
•Safety Mindset
•Accuracy

Organizational Relationship/Scope:
•Reports to Materials Manager
•Part of supply chain team with materials management, inventory, purchasing, and planning
•Works closely with all departments

Working Conditions:
•Temperature controlled warehouse and office environment