Warehouse Analyst

 

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

 

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

 

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Job Summary

Executes plans to ensure the uninterrupted flow of materials to support production schedule, based on the ERP system. Interacts and coordinates with plant operation, corporate purchasing, and QA. Provide regular status reporting and ensure proper follow up of supplier orders and logistics.  Monitor and maintain all data elements of the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to ensure MRP system inputs drive the desired material flow plan. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts daily reviews of shortages and expedites to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Participates in the production planning process and communicates with production and other functions to meet customer commitments.
• Ensure execution of stocking and planning levels for the network and in alignment with financial goals.
• Work with Logistics, Procurement, and other departments to ensure on time delivery of product and resolve unanticipated demands.
• Supports business process improvement strategies and/or initiatives across the supply chain network in coordination with Center of Excellence (CoE)
• Assist with root cause analysis for supply chain issues/constraints/process gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Assists in the development of production, inventory and material plans in coordination with the regional planner/s.
• Coordinates cycle counting activities to ensure proper inventory management (physical inventory properly reflected in SAP)
• As part of the Lean manufacturing program, manages the upkeep of both the demand and supply volume/variability analyses.
• Works with the strategic supply planner to develop and maintain a program to manage raw material sourcing routine for an optimal balance between inventory, and transportation cost.
• Supports purchasing in planning for raw materials conversations.
• Tracks actual production and inventory to plan interpret variances and institute corrective action.
• Tracks/disposition slow moving and obsolete inventory.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties, as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or business-related field required  

Work Experience

• 0-3 Years Experience in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business.
• Highly proficient PC skills 
• Excellent Analytical skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of master production schedule and MRP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience with MEP or ERP software. Preferably, some experience with a Manufacturing Execution system, APICS, Lean Manufacturing and SAP.

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License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry