Specialist, Supply Chain

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 In this role you will be responsible for ensuring all activities related to supply chain (i.e., all departments and processes involved in the manufacturing of goods such as planning, production, procurement, and inventory management) are completed timely and in a manner that upholds West's standards for Safety, Quality, and Operational Excellence. You will support all functions of Supply Chain (Planning, Purchasing, and Inventory Management) to ensure the successful operation of the facility. Manages the execution of the short-term production schedule and raw material plans to ensure on time deliveries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage the daily execution of the production schedule to meet short-term requirements Manage raw material plans to facilitate operational requirements Collaborate with operations to address production constraints Analyze production outputs as compared to expectations and provide recommendations to align Assist in maintaining system master data for accuracy and effectiveness Lead interactions with Customer Service on the status of shipments to ensure our customers receive an exceptional level of service and manage their expectations as necessary Act as a liaison for manufacturing and customers, assuring that information is gathered and disseminated in a timely and accurate fashion Manage relationships with other West facilities that serve as both vendor and customer to West Jersey Shore Collaborate with the warehouse and inventory control to ensure accurate inventory data Participate in continuous improvement projects requiring input from Supply Chain Identify and execute Supply Chain process improvements to drive better results and time management Analyze material shortages/overages regularly and determine optimal inventory levels Analyze materials that are high value, critical to the process, and have a short shelf life Comply with the company's safety policy at all times Comply with the company's quality policy at all times Comply with the SOPs, as per Company policy, as relevant to the position covered by this Job Description Other duties as assigned Education College degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or relevant field Work Experience 0 - 3 years of experience in manufacturing environment Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience with ERP Systems Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Experience with SAP Experience in Production Planning or Purchasing Understanding of MRP (Supply / Demand) Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Detail oriented with exceptional time management and multi-tasking ability Proven ability to develop reports and analyze data Knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies Travel Requirements 5%: Up to 13 business days per yearPhysical Requirements Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Requirements Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize Must be able to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts Ability to make independent and sound judgments Read and interpret data, information, and documents Analyze and solve problems Observe and interpret situations Work under deadlines with shifting priorities West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.

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