Warehouse & Logistics Manager

COLLINS MCNICHOLAS RECRUITMENT

LIMERICK

Warehouse & Logistics Manager. Job Description. Manage and oversee the work of a team of employees in warehousing, logistics, trade compliance and materials management. Responsible for all incoming and outgoing materials (raw materials, subassembly, sterile loads, finished goods) to ensure cost effective on-time delivery of products. Cooperate with global / regional supply chain, operations, quality, finance and IT to implement warehouse, logistics and trade compliance system strategy. Manage 3rd party logistics providers / customs clearance broker to ensure optimized material flow and services. Ensure compliance in related processes, activities, system transactions, documentation and operations. Key Responsibilities: Direct and oversee warehouse activities including incoming and outgoing raw materials and/or intercompany supplies and purchased components, sub-assembly and finished goods to ensure the timely receipt/shipment of product and efficient utilization of facilities for storing & picking. Manage warehouse workflow and activities, proper storage, inventory accuracy, reports on product consumption cycle and action to reduce slow moving active inventory or obsolescence. Establish processes and controls for assigned inventories, including FIFO, shelf-life management and temperature control. Work within SC team to attain optimum inventory level within the planned budget and meet planned inventory turns. Develop robust processes with 3rd party freight forwarders and customs clearance broker, establish management routines with a continuous improvement mindset. Partner with planning/purchasing and production on materials and work-order schedule. Ensure daily production schedule is executed per plan to avoid disruption to the operations. Partner with operations and quality to establish processes required to pre/post sterile load management, ensuring optimal loads and on-time processing of shipments and returns. Lead and train staff to ensure all shipments are executed timely and meet relevant customs / trade compliance requirements. Anticipate potential risk and pro-actively resolve issues to meet shipment objectives. Work with Regional SC to optimize transportation modes and maintain policies and procedures for logistics activities. Responsible for the accuracy of all systems transactions. Ensure all documentation and processes are compliant with corporate and regulatory requirements. Participate in audits. Manage warehouse capacity, including warehouse design / kit-out, equipment, storage solutions and work flows to optimize cubic square footage. Develop weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to analyze and review trends / performance and recommend improvements in warehouse practices to promote efficiency and cost effectiveness. Prepare and manage Warehouse / Logistics budget and operate within approved budget. Deliver VIP (Value Improvement Projects) per annual objectives. Responsible for delivering department and company strategic goals and initiatives. Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with departmental functional growth strategies. Provide guidance and/or lead discussions with management and other stakeholders on key initiatives and improvements. Collaborate with cross function teams (e.g. Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Finance, Supply Chain, Microbiology, Chemistry and Quality) on projects. Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Material/Engineering/Logistics/Business or equivalent. Demonstrated track record in people management. Proven successful experience working in warehousing and logistics related fields, preferably the pharmaceutical/medical device/chemical industry in a manufacturing environment and Experience working in a regulated industry. For more information on our Recruitment and HR Services, and to see a full list of our available jobs across Ireland, please visit our website at www.collinsmcnicholas.ie. Follow us on LinkedIn and connect with our consultants to discuss all the latest jobs!.

1558 days ago