Inventory Fulfillment Associate III

Inventory Fulfillment Associate III

Location: CA-San Diego, US Contract Type: Regular Full-Time Area: LOGISTICS

Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Summary: The Inventory Fulfillment Associate III will be supporting Grifols Diagnostic's Distribution and Warehouse team. This position will report to the Manager, Warehouse Operations and it is located in San Diego, CA (Rancho Bernardo). The Inventory Fulfillment Associate III is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in a warehouse environment involving the control, maintenance and fulfillment of goods for production orders and internal requests.

Primary Responsibilities for Role:

• Retrieves required materials for Production Orders and Reservations from various Storage Types and/or Locations
• Attends/participates in daily production meetings
• Handles temperature-controlled, inventoried material from multiple warehouse locations
• Performs Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transactions in SAP. Processes Transfer Orders (TO's)
• Reprioritizes tasks based on unexpected changes in the schedule and business needs
• Operates various manual and motorized warehouse equipment
• Maintains training requirements
• Maintains warehouse organization and cleanliness.
• Coordinates transfer and reconciliation of materials between facilities and completes required documentation
• Maintains inventory accuracy.

Typically includes competencies of Inventory Fulfillment Associate I position plus:

• Interacts directly with QC, R&D, Manufacturing Sciences, Planning and Quality for reservation fulfillment.
• Provides support by pulling material for critical production schedules as business needs arise and/or returns material to its appropriate storage location.
• Authorized to operate the company vehicle to deliver/retrieve raw materials, semi-finished goods or finished goods.

Typically includes competencies of Inventory Fulfillment Associate II position plus:

• Proficient and certified on all warehouse equipment.
• Proficient in ERP system (i.e. familiar with controls, functionalities and material management)
• Trains, mentors and provides feedback to new team members and ensures processes are followed
• Coordinates with Quality Inspection (QI) for critical releases of material needed for production
• Assigned to special projects and/or activities. Identifies when issues arise, presents possible solutions and seeks approval.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) during internal and external inventory audits
• Acts as departmental representative during internal and external audits
• Delegate tasks effectively and efficiently

Additional Responsibilities:

• Follows all safety and general warehouse rules and policies; maintains professionalism in a regulated environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; computer knowledge and use of email and system applications; organizational skills; attention to detail; strong mathematic skills; knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); able to adapt to changing environments; able to communicate effectively among peers; good customer service interaction; able to meet aggressive deadlines; knowledge of dangerous goods and/or hazardous material handling; ability to prioritize daily workloads; independent-thinking; solution oriented.

Education: Typically requires a high school diploma or AA with related experience

Experience: 3-4 years in related experience (i.e. fast-paced, high demand, high throughput environment) with high school diploma Must have at least 2 year GMP experience in a regulated environment.

Equivalency: Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirement.

Occupational Demands: May occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise manipulate objects up to 55 pounds in weight, and/or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise manipulate objects up to 25 pounds in weight frequently or continuously. Additional requirements may include providing assistance to another employee in lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise manipulating objects 100 pounds or greater in weight. May move objects and/or materials using carts, lift trucks or pallet jacks. May work in 2-8C or -20C walk-in units for extended periods of time. Surrounded by a variety of constantly moving, motorized warehouse equipment. May handle dry ice to maintain proper storage temperature for frozen materials.

The estimated pay scale for the Inventory Fulfillment Associate III role based in San Diego, CACalifornia, is $21.49 per hour to $26.86 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays and up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!