Supply Chain Associate

About the role

The Supply Chain Associate position at the University of Iowa Pharmaceuticals is responsible for receiving, warehousing, shipping, and distributing materials in support of a cGMP manufacturing facility. The role coordinates with staff to ensure availability of necessary materials by monitoring current inventory and executing established re-order points. The position also verifies items upon receipt with adherence to material specifications prior to acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, procure, receive, and store inventory based on pre-set re-order points and project requests.
• Pull inventory according to set pick lists and deliver to production personnel.
• Deduct inventory from materials database according to production depletion.
• Sample specified quantities of materials and components received per appropriate material specification documentation.
• Research products, prepare product/equipment specifications, and contract management.
• Purchase materials according to specifications.
• Maintain and secure inventory and report issues as needed.
• Assure warehouse items are properly labeled and within expiration dating.
• Stock materials in pre-determined locations.
• Interact with vendors/suppliers to assure the appropriate goods or services are being procured effectively and efficiently.
• Interact with internal and external customers, answer questions about orders and shipments.
• Reconcile discrepancies and address customer or department concerns.
• Enter information for all outside testing into material database and generate corresponding Reports of Analysis for inclusion in executed batch records or to release raw materials.
• Receive, quarantine, and enter information into a materials database or inventory management program and generate accompanying documentation.
• Monitor inventory costs and advise management of budgetary needs or discrepancies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in warehouse or inventory management.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow direction; complete assignments timely and accurately.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and the ability to meet and maintain the University of Iowa’s Fleet Safety standards.

Desirable Qualifications

• 1-3 years demonstrated experience in warehouse or inventory management in the pharmaceutical industry or a related field.
• Experience with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) current Good Manufacturing (cGMP) or similar regulations.