Analyst - Warehouse EWM

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

About the role

The Warehouse EWM Analyst plays a critical role in providing Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) business support and expertise to the Warehouse and Logistics Process Team. This individual will be responsible for supporting operations by troubleshooting issues and providing resolutions, driving continuous improvement of warehouse processes, training and providing guidance to cross-functional teams, determining business impact of system or process changes impacting EWM, and the creation and maintenance of EWM Master Data.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance
  • Actively maintain a safe work environment and comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
  • Support site and corporate safety objectives in all daily activities.
• Operational Support
  • Provide EWM functional support for day-to-day warehouse operations, including site start-up and ramp-up activities.
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve EWM-related execution issues impacting production and warehouse performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess business and quality impact and implement effective corrective actions.
• Process Improvement & Analysis
  • Analyze EWM transactions and operational data to identify trends, improve throughput, and enhance process robustness.
  • Support and/or lead continuous improvement initiatives, including mistake-proofing and process optimization.
• System Changes & Integration
  • Assess and communicate business impact of changes affecting EWM, including:
    • Master data changes
    • Interfaced systems (e.g., MES, WCS, LIFT, SAP)
    • Operational or regulatory-driven process changes
  • Participate in formal system testing (UAT, integration testing) prior to deployment.
• Master Data Management
  • Create, maintain, and govern EWM master data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
  • Perform audits and reviews to proactively identify and resolve data quality issues.
  • Partner with site and global teams to manage master data change requests.
• Documentation & Training
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials.
  • Provide coaching and functional training to operators and support teams to increase EWM knowledge and capability.
• Global Collaboration
  • Contribute to global master data and EWM initiatives.
  • Participate in Power User forums to share best practices and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of SAP EWM experience
• Experience with SAP warehouse and inventory management processes
• Comfort working with automated warehouse technologies (AGVs, ASRS, robotics)
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities
• Proven ability to develop solutions in evolving or ambiguous environments
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across functions

Schedule

• Standard work schedule: Monday through Friday
• May be required to support operations outside normal business hours
• On-call support may be required
• Occasional travel may be necessary

Pay

The anticipated wage for this position is $58,500 - $137,500. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program including:
  • Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
  • Pension
  • Vacation benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
  • Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
  • Life insurance and death benefits
  • Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
  • Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)