Distribution Operations Manager – Pharma

Distribution Operations Manager - Pharma

The Distribution Operations Manager – Pharma position is responsible for supervising and directing warehouse and biomedical or commercial (if applicable) staff in the efficient management of a critical healthcare facility. This position will prioritize and supervise multiple projects, meet internal and external KPI’s set by the Executive Team and maintain client and vendor relations.

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Direct, mentor, train, and coach direct reports.
• Serve as the Designated Representative (DR) for the site.
• Prepare and maintain departmental budget.
• Lead and/or assist with planning, design, implementation, communication, and delivery of company's initiatives.
• Track and account for warehouse accuracy and productivity.
• Create and implement measures to improve productivity.
• Create and implement measures to improve and or maintain employee morale.
• Frequently interact with CEO, VPs, Directors, Clients and Managers to meet company initiatives.
• Implement special projects as assigned by Senior Management.
• Oversee all after-hour events and potentially manage 24/7 emergency operations.
• Serve as the Hazard Communication Program Administrator.
• Ensure all safety procedures, cGMP, SOPs, and work instructions are followed to comply with regulatory standards.
• Work with Facility Management department to ensure facility structure is maintained as a safe working environment.
• Negotiate and manage contracts for vendor services.
• Promote a work environment with emphasis on Safety, Regulatory compliance and Client Focus.
  
  

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of distribution and warehouse management experience in receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for property in a warehouse or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated healthcare experience in a regulated environment and demonstrated working knowledge of cGMPs, VAWD, ISO, DEA, FDA, and US Customs standards and regulations required.
• Familiar with temperature-controlled warehousing.
• Ability to navigate through ERP system – Tecsys Elite, MQ1.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel (including Statistics and Pivot Tables), PowerPoint.
• Ability to conduct/track graphical and data-driven analytics related to Client performance.
• Ability to maintain and track budget/spending trends.
• Advanced public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

This position offers a competitive base salary.

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