Sr Distribution Associate

POSITION SUMMARY:

Execute all distribution activities including, but not limited to, receiving/stocking, inventory reconciliation, processing pre/post sterilized inventory, Transfer donors/product between facilities and picking, packing & shipping orders to customers.  Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure equipment is in optimal working condition. Will utilize an inventory tracking system and is responsible for ensuring the system is maintained, with full quality and regulatory compliance. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and pack products for shipment to customers domestic and international
• Maintain product tracking for all finished goods based upon donor and/or lot number
• Ensure inventory transactions are completed between facilities
• Cross-training must be at 75% or above.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed
• Dependable and in good standing with Attendance
• Highly-Motivate, responsive, and quality-driven professional
• Have a strong understanding of job procedures
• May assist in training new employees
• Accurately completes inventory/cycle count and researches discrepancies
• Process returned product
• Verify customer shipments meet all regulatory requirements; prepare and execute all steps to facilitate and implement the shipment
• Count and document raw materials, finished goods, and literature to ensure inventory accuracy
• Send out tissues for sterilization; track their return in inventory database
• Receive shipments from suppliers, inspect items for damage, verify quantities and items numbers, complete required paperwork (packaging slips/purchase orders)
• Transport materials (manufacturing/office supplies, tissue, mail, placenta) between internal facilities as required
• Track and manage inventory of returned goods and work with Customer Service to process Return Merchandise Authorizations (RMA’s).
• Move released items to available inventory in the warehouse

PROBLEM SOLVING:

• Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction
• Seeks advice and guidance on non-routine or problem areas from supervisor. Any deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor

DECISION MAKING/SCOPE OF AUTHORITY:

• Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgement and decision making
• Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and/or supervisor

SPAN OF CONTROL/COMPLEXITY:

• Entry level support role requiring basic skills; can perform some of the basic tasks within the function; some impact at the job or department level

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma or GED
• 4-5 years of experience in area of responsibility
• Have a good overall understanding of DC workflow and can work with minimal guidance
• Understanding of computerized inventory management systems
• Prefer 4-5 years of inventory and/or materials management experience in a business involving both domestic and international distribution points
• Must be able to work overtime when necessary and participate in all physical inventory
• Must be a team player and demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Maintains a clean work area to ensure that product remains clean and help prevent work related injuries
• Prefer experience working in a regulated industry
• Prefer experience working in medical device industry or human donor tissue recovery and distribution industry (i.e. tissue banks)
• Prefer experience working in an International Standards Organization (ISO) or Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) environment preferred
• Knowledge of FedEx, UPS, and DHL shipping systems a plus

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of management, both internal and external, third party payers, and customers; with a focus on customer service
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word)
• Organized, flexible, and able to multi-task while maintaining a high level of efficiency and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems (QAD is preferred)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work is typically performed in a warehouse and controlled lab environments.