Manager, Logistics & Distribution, Wayne, NJ

Job Overview

Responsible for managing Wayne warehouse activities including all in-bound freight activities, handling and accounting for components and preparing assembled products for shipment to the sterilizer.  Work with Finished Goods/Distribution warehouse to reconcile issues and to assure proper handling and storage of products for shipments. 

 

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Manage transportation requirements, stock control, warehousing, and ensuring structures are in place to monitor the flow of goods and materials.
• Ensure timely and accurate movement of materials including shipments to sterilization operations and out bound non-product shipments properly accounted for in SAP.
• Ensure that all inventories are accurate and stored properly.
• Ensure timely movement of materials to production floor as requested by manufacturing.
• Direct and supervise site wide cycle count program.
• Review freight and expense bills for accuracy prior to payment.
• Ensure all SAP inventory transactions are accurate and traceable.
• Supervise and train material handling staff to ensure compliance with warehouse policies and procedures.
• Provide management reports regarding the status of materials activity as they relate to inventory accuracy and plant objectives.
• Responsible for Lot Prep Area.
• Responsible for managing and handling hazardous materials and chemicals per applicable handling methods.
• Responsible for receiving and delivering complaint products (hazardous material).
• Responsible for receiving and processing customer complaints.
• Ensure that health and safety procedures are observed by all warehouse staff.

• Manage staff training issues; motivating other members of the team; project management; setting objectives.

*This is not an inclusive list of job responsibilities.

 

Minimum Requirements

•  Position requires High School degree or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or other related field and/or combination of education and related experience is preferred.
•  A minimum of 5 or more years’ experience in materials management, warehousing, inventory control or other related activities is required.  Experience in an FDA regulated industry or ISO certified organization is ideal.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of MRP systems required (SAP preferred).
• Certification in material handling equipment operations (forklift, etc.) is preferred.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication. The ability to make effective presentations is highly desirable.
• Must demonstrate sound judgment, be well organized, take initiative, and be flexible.
• Must demonstrate ability to work well under pressure, work effectively with both employees and management and be able to facilitate resolution of common business issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and Power Point is required.

 

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Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Salary: $117K - $150K