Job Description
Inventory & Material Management
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Monitoring material control activities to ensure inventory accuracy and traceability.
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Managing inventory levels and implementing measures to prevent capacity bottlenecks and optimize warehouse space utilization.
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Planning and implementing projects to optimize warehouse processes and structures.
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Monitoring and executing GMP-relevant activities in the warehouse and logistics area, including cycle counting and independent checks during JIT re-labeling, as a key control point to ensure the integrity and compliance of all processes.
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Coordinating disposal and destruction activities, including retain sample management, in accordance with approved procedures.
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Conducting regular warehouse inspections to verify compliance, order, cleanliness, and operational effectiveness.
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Monitoring material management, including proper handling and documentation.
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Supporting SAP processes and acting as a key user for warehouse and inventory-related workflows.
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Planning and coordinating material transfers between WAG and external WAG warehouses, taking into account available storage capacities as well as production and distribution planning.
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Disposing of identified materials in accordance with WAG guidelines in close cooperation with warehouse personnel and the WAG EHS group.
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Monitoring temperature-sensitive storage areas in external warehouses.
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Managing purchase orders related to warehouse and distribution activities.
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Calculating inventory values for insurance and financial reporting requirements.
Quality Systems and Compliance
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Managing deviations, investigations, CAPAs, and change controls in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.
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Coordinating complaint investigations and ensuring timely processing.
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Creating, reviewing, updating, and maintaining SOPs, work instructions, and controlled documents.
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Supporting the update of QMS chapters and quality-relevant documentation.
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Supporting internal and external audits as well as regulatory inspections.
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Drafting audit responses and managing audit-related CAPAs.
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Ensuring compliance with GMP, GDP, EHS, and internal company quality standards.
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Timely completion of all mandatory training according to the training plan.
Operational Excellence and Projects
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Leading and supporting projects such as simulation studies, warehouse optimization initiatives, and process improvement programs.
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Developing, monitoring, and maintaining operational and quality-relevant key performance indicators (KPIs).
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Supporting the development and implementation of distribution plans to ensure uninterrupted supply.
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Identifying potential for process improvements and implementing sustainable optimization measures.
Required Skills:
Clinical Supply Chain Management, Detail-Oriented, Deviation Management, Distribution Management, GMP Guidelines, Inventory Control Management, Logistics Coordination, Purchase Orders, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Management, Supply Chain Metrics
Preferred Skills:
Driving Continuous Improvement, Proactive Behavior, Team-Oriented
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
N/A
Job Posting End Date:
09/9/2026
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