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    23 August 2024

    Biotage is a Global Impact Tech Company committed to solving society’s problems. We offer workflow solutions and products to customers in Drug Discovery and Development, Analytical Testing and Water and Environmental Testing.

    Our customers span a broad range of market segments including Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Contract Research and Contract Manufacturers as well as Clinical, Forensic and Academic laboratories in addition to organizations focused on Food safety, Clean water and Environmental sustainability.

    Biotage offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401k program w/ company match and more!

    Role Overview:

    This position is responsible for the flow and control of inventory, management of warehouse operations and ensuring the status of all orders is up to date and available for internal customers. The Supply Chain Manager additionally is the primary liaison for vendor communications and relationship management.

    Tasks and Responsibilities:

    Supply Chain

    • Maintain and execute developed processes for inventory control and materials forecasting utilizing the company’s global ERP system and other information management systems.
    • Work closely with Biotage supply chain organization in Sweden, UK and Japan to coordinate internal transfers/purchases between US and other distribution centers.
    • Purchase and expedite material from third-party vendors.
    • Review and analyze bi-monthly sea-freight orders to maximize freight savings.
    • Evaluate consumption forecasts and negotiate pricing with external suppliers.
    • Compile Supply Chain KPI reports including on-time delivery, SPE Dynamic Demand, Min/max review, Warehouse Cycle count accuracy, Order volume and others.
    • Management of Charlotte warehouse (CLT) total inventory value within established guidelines.
    • Continually drive process improvements in Supply Chain operations and associated systems to optimize efficiency.
    • Other duties as assigned

    Warehouse Management


    • Continually drive process improvements in warehouse operations, workflow, and procedures to minimize errors and optimize efficiency.
    • Ensure effective work instructions and documented and formalized for all key activities
    • Ensure optimal allocation of warehouse duties including cycle count, order fulfillment, outbound shipping, incoming receipts of freight and other daily and weekly duties.
    • Research inventory deviations and other warehouse-based errors to take appropriate corrective actions.
    • Other duties as assigned

    Skill Requirements/Education/Experience Required:

    • Prior experience in materials management, purchasing and/or vendor management is required.
    • Strong working knowledge of inventory software and order processing systems. Candidate must have a high level of proficiency working with ERP/purchasing systems. MS Dynamics experience a plus.
    • Requires ability to compile and analyze large volumes of data quickly; proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically, Microsoft Excel) is mandatory.
    • Demonstrated proficiency utilizing UPS WorldShip/FedEx Ship Manager and other shipping systems.
    • Proven expertise managing international sea and air freight and multiple freight forwarders
    • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
    • Good interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and influence individuals at all levels within an organization.
    • Ability to onboard and train new Warehouse Associates on all warehouse functions.
    • Ability to research inventory and order fulfillment issues and take necessary corrective actions.
    • At least 5 years of experience working in a distribution or manufacturing environment.
    • Requires prior experience working within a continuous improvement environment, Demonstrated successful leadership of process improvement initiatives a strong plus.
    • Strong detail-orientation; ability to perform quality checks on the work of others.
    • Highly adaptable to changes in the work environment and ability to drive results in a face-paced, international environment.
    • Ability to manage daily warehouse functions independently, uses sound judgement when prioritizing tasks and escalating issues.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with individuals of all levels within an organization. Must have good presentation skills.
    • Strong math aptitude with ability to calculate figures and amounts.
    • High aptitude for learning products, processes and systems.
    • Bachelors/advanced degree in Supply Chain/Logistics (or related discipline) or equivalent experience.

    Work Environment:

    Normal working environment is temperature controlled and well-lit While performing the duties of this job, the employee is infrequently exposed to cold or hot temperatures in the warehouse. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    Travel Required:

    Minimal overnight travel anticipated. Potential for site visits to internal and external vendors. Occasional overnight travel of approximately 2-3 times per year for a full week or less duration. Some international travel possible.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

     

    Please use this link to apply: https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/j/80720091

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    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 704-654-4902 or morgan.stamp@biotage.com for assistance.