Title: Material Control Specialist

Requisition ID: 69333

Date: Apr 1, 2025

Location:

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, US

Department: Operations

Description:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

This is a fully onsite role and interested candidates must live within 50 miles of our Williamsport location.

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating material transfers between the plant and 3PL warehouse, receiving inbound materials from vendors, correcting inventory discrepancies, and/or shipping outbound customer orders. Ability to perform these tasks with a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor silo levels and schedule silo material deliveries.
Perform receiving of inbound raw materials and create pallet labels
Escalate discrepancies on packing lists, certs, etc to Procurement and/or Quality.
Issue non-conforming product (NCR) form for item(s) with discrepancie(s).
Indirect material receipts of items and supplies sent to Central Stores.
Monitor and order both standard and CHEP pallets.
Arrange carriers for inbound shipments as needed.
Prepare weekly shipping schedule based on released sales orders and create delivery-due list for QA to ensure shipments are released on time and in full.
Prepare all necessary shipping documents and labels, collect certifications from QA, and coordinate any special shipping requirements (tailgates, air bags, pictures, etc)
Schedule shipments with carriers or freight forwarders per customer requirements.
Provide freight estimates upon request.
Ensure daily SAP transactions are complete and accurate. Investigate and resolve inventory and transactional errors.
Basic filing and record keeping of all Material Control documentation.
Monitor cycle counts and research errors for root cause and correction.
Assist Material Control Supervisor with tasks needed by Finance with month-end and year-end close.

Additional Responsibilities

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

Minimum 1-3 years Warehouse/inventory control experience required and
Previous manufacturing work experience preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Support and contribute to continuous improvement programs and activities
Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
Experience with CGMP practices, ISO, and medical device manufacturing
Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
Detail oriented and problem solving skills
Experience in plastics injection molding as a competent Operator/Inspector
Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.
Basic understanding of:
- standard inventory management practices
- standard shipping and export documentation
- Incoterms 2010
- warehouse operation and management

License and Certifications

Attain and/or maintain forklift and electric lift operator certifications required

Travel Requirements

None: No travel required

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

Stand and walk for 8-12 hrs. per shift
Must be able to lift 35 - 50 lb. unassisted and/or 51+ lbs. occasionally (team lift)
Occasional above shoulder height work to
Occasional stretching and arm extension for work related tasks/assignments
Occasional bending and twisting as required by the job
May be expected to work all plant shutdowns
Must also be able to tolerate industrial odors and smells on a frequent basis.
Must be able to work overtime shifts as directed

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening. 

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