Warehouse Inventory Manager

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

About the role

Responsible for inventory accuracy and management of all warehouse functions. Key accountability is for timely and accurate receipt and put-away of raw materials, inventory integrity, delivery of raw materials and finished goods, warehouse safety, and 5S.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise team of 10-15 warehouse employees; drive cross-training
• Oversee the issuing/return of production materials to/from SAP work orders
• Maintain high (98%+) accuracy for inventory levels
• Control cycle counting process and perform timely reconciliations in the event of discrepancies
• Be hands-on; become proficient with transactions inside MRP system. Work to identify and resolve systematic errors
• Monitor productivity of team, attack obstacles/points of frustration to ensure employees can offer a high level of support to the manufacturing operation
• Ensure procedures are efficient, descriptive, and accurate. Hold employees accountable to follow procedures
• Drive compliance to ISO, GMP, FDA, MDSAP regulatory requirements
• Regular reporting on KPIs. Submit monthly reports as required by management
• Be a champion for safety
• Drive 5S; maintain clear, unique bin locations throughout the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Maximize utilization of available warehouse space
• Be able to meet deadlines, prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Supervise incoming and outgoing deliveries
• Work with service providers to maintain loading dock equipment and powered industrial trucks in safe working order, enforce lock-out, tag-out procedures
• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

• Minimum of BS/BA in Business or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years warehouse or materials experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably FDA regulated
• Hands-on experience with an integrated MRP system (SAP preferred)

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Problem Solving
• Mentoring and Building Talent
• Customer Focus
• Delegation

Pay

The annual salary range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $110,000 to $135,000. Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.