Location:

LA VERNE, CA

Title:

Distribution Specialist

Job Description:

Job Overview

The Distribution Specialist will be responsible for warehouse oversight and supporting GMP Manufacturing and Cold Chain Distribution; including but not limited to: Material Handling activities, receiving, replenishment, retrieval, and delivery of work order materials to GMP Manufacturing, and multi-channel order fulfillment of all required materials and products.

Roles & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully and safely, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work on assignments that are routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required

• Exercise judgment within defined areas of responsibility; adhere consistently to procedures and practices and defers to supervisors and managers to determine appropriate action

• Assure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applicable regulations and policies in a cGMP environment

• Ensure all documentation and material ERP transactions are completed following Good Documentation Practices

• Maintain a safe and secure working environment following all safety procedures

• Support the Fulfilment and Distribution of Gilead’s clinical and commercial finished goods to global regions through pick, pack, and ship activities including packing shipments in appropriate containers, utilizing temperature monitors, preparing shipment documentation, and required labeling

• Receive all incoming materials and put-away in appropriate designated storage locations (CRT, 2-8c, -20c, etc.)

• Perform inventory cycle counts and assure inventory is maintained in proper locations with appropriate labeling and segregation

• Support Manufacturing through fulfillment of Work Orders and Materials Requests (pick appropriate items and deliver to Manufacturing suites)

• Perform required intra-facility material movements (between locations)

• Operate machinery to perform, routine physical handling of inventory, including operating a forklift, pallet rider and pallet wrapper

• Interact with upstream suppliers and downstream customers that will require effective communication. The building of these relationships is critical to the success of the operation and collaboration with others is a core activity

• Candidate must have the ability to adapt to change and remain flexible in this role and department

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education and/ or Experience

High school diploma/ GED

Previous experience in a warehouse setting preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Required to have valid Driver’s license

Forklift and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Certified Completed all safety and task training certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic understanding of ERP and/or Warehouse Management Systems (SAP, Oracle EBS, MSCA, Agile, etc.)

• In depth knowledge of warehouse operations and understanding of cGMPs

• Ability to utilize MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)

• Capable of demonstrating a customer service mindset (exceptional behaviors and communication)

• Ability to think critically, and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Ability to create positive change though process improvement

• Ability to give, receive and analyze information to reach logical conclusions

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Compensation: $25.00-$27.00 per hour

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM

Benefits:

SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at: Careers – SBM

SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.