Title:  Specialist I, Inventory & Order

Job Title: Specialist I, Inventory & Order

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Job Type: Full-time

Req ID: 11648

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are seeking a talented and motivated Specialist I, Inventory & Order to join our team.  In this role, you will be responsible for managing the integrity of the finished goods or starting material inventory in Warehouse and Distribution.   Responsibilities include inventory cycle counting; export order fulfilment planning, (control, storage, destruction of usable inventory); project management, execution SAP inventory transactions; inventory problem solving, and support of the Warehouse Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
• Manages the receipt, storage and segregation, and shipment for destruction activities associated with rejected, quarantined, obsolete, short dated/expired and, damaged inventories for the BIRI Materials Management function. 
• Manages the SAP delivery creation process and determines the best fulfilment method for export orders. Additionally, manages the SAP transfer requirement process and updates requirements by determining obsolete, executed or old requirements and updates SAP accordingly.
• Resolves inventory and order management issues to ensure that customer objectives are met.
• Participates as a project team member for projects related to Inventory Control or Warehouse Operations.
• Performs the execution and reporting of the cycle counting process for the Warehouse and Distribution.
• Manages the inventory transfer process associated with the release of finished goods production batches.  Executes monthly performance reporting.

• Oversee the planning and execution associated with Misc. shipping memos for donated inventory, expedited Reno transfer shipment or other special shipping requirements requiring exceptional processing. 
• Facilitates the fulfilment of MISC requests for Inventory, e.g. Quality sampling, inspection, reworks. 
• Participate in both internal and external audits within Warehouse and Distribution. These audits can involve the DEA, FDA, or other government regulatory groups, financial audits and internal audits.
• Creates new procedures and maintains existing procedures for Inventory and Order Control function as required.  Schedules and provide training as required.

• Acts as a back-up for Inventory and Order Control critical functions normally performed by team members as required. 

• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with all departments within the organization, both internally and externally. 

• Demonstrated analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in order to make decisions related to inventory control functions

• Perform root cause analysis
• Participate in implementation of solution
• Communicate process to management

• Ability to review work of coordinator- and floor-level employees and provide guidance on problem resolution and best practices
• Predictable onsite attendance

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table.  While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Logistics or Business preferred, or in lieu of degree, eight years’ experience in Logistics or Distribution

• Four (plus) year’s proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Three to four years’ experience in SAP or similar ERP system with a strong preference for experience in processing inventory and order management related transactions

• Must hold, or be able to attain, a Hazardous Material Certification in accordance with 40 CFR 265.16 (can be obtained as part of job training)
• Demonstrated (1-2 years) professional knowledge in Distribution, Warehousing and Inventory Control Operations

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions.  In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.