Illumina
Manager,Distribution
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“Manager, Distribution at Illumina. Skills: Distribution management, Warehousing operations, Process improvement, Team development. Provide tactical leadership of warehouse receiving & material. Manage receiving & material movement operations”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve productivity; Improve quality; Improve safety; Ensure optimal cost; Ensure optimal quality; Ensure optimal space utilization; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Industry & Context.
Problem solving; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 5 years of distribution management experience, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in related field, Extensive knowledge/experience in setting up and managing warehousing operations, Comprehensive, hands-on knowledge of distribution and warehousing processes, controls and best practices, Comprehensive knowledge of WMS systems and best practices, Knowledge & experience of medical device regulations as applied to logistics, Knowledge & experience with Cold Chain controls, Knowledge & experience in project management, Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Principles, Knowledge of business systems, data management and analysis, Knowledge of ISO 13485, MDSAP, MDDAP and GMP/GDP systems, applications and policies, Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word & Outlook), Ability to lead & develop a diverse team in a fast-paced environment, Ability to exercise sound judgement within established guidelines
Nice to Have
Familiarity & understanding of SAP ERP, WMS, GTS, Process Weaver and Fiori
What You'll Do.
Provide tactical leadership of warehouse receiving & material
Manage receiving & material movement operations
Ensure timely receipt & issuance of materials
Collaborate with Procurement to resolve supplier issues
effectiveness of receiving and inventory storage
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve receiving &
Meet stakeholders’ requirements and expectations
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Lead team to develop action plans
tracking and reporting
Build and develop a highly effective and well-trained
Ensure team compliance with Work Instructions
Ensure team compliance with Quality Management System
Ensure team compliance with Good Manufacturing/Distribution Principles
Ensure team compliance with ISO 13485
Ensure team compliance with MDSAP
Ensure team compliance with MDDAP
Ensure team compliance with Safety requirements
Manage and develop overall warehouse KPI and control
Manage all warehouse projects
Manage external 3rd party warehouse
quality & space utilization
Manage Dangerous Goods & controlled products import and
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal stakeholders; Procurement; External 3rd party warehouse
Process & Methodology
Project management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing
Full Job Description
What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? ## At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. ## Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible. ## **Position Responsibilities:** * Overall tactical leadership of the warehouse receiving & material movement team * Manage the receiving & material movement operations to ensure timely receipt & issuance of materials for manufacturing and order fulfillment * Collaborate with Procurement to resolve supplier issues impacting timely receipt, driving efficiency, effectiveness of receiving and inventory storage * Collaborate with all internal stakeholders to improve receiving & material movement processes to meet stakeholders’ requirements and expectations * Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead team to develop action plans, with the aim to improve productivity, quality and safety. Drive implementation, tracking and reporting * Build and develop a highly effective and well-trained team * Ensure that the team is compliant with the Work Instructions, Quality Management System, Good Manufacturing/Distribution Principles, ISO 13485, MDSAP, MDDAP and Safety requirements * Manage and develop overall warehouse KPI and control metrics to drive improvements * Manage all warehouse projects relating to cost saving, process improvement, new warehouse setup and system enhancement * Manage external 3rd party warehouse to ensure optimal cost, quality & space utilization * Manage Da
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