Distribution Specialist III (Warehouse)

Gilead Sciences, Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Distribution Specialist III to join their dynamic team in Edmonton. This warehouse-based role is crucial for managing materials and inventory, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, performing various tasks such as receiving, stock picking, and chemical sampling. With a focus on teamwork and communication, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to life-changing scientific innovations. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the required experience, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in warehouse operations.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials and inventory in a warehouse setting.
• Perform tasks such as receiving, stock picking, and dispensing.

Skills

Material Handling

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Oracle EBS

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Forklift

Job description

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Distribution Specialist III (Warehouse)

Apply locations Canada - Alberta - Edmonton time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0045225

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Distribution Specialist III

This warehouse-based Supply Chain position specializes in the management of materials and inventory. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Supply Chain, the successful candidate will be a motivated team player who is used to fast paced detail-oriented work. The Distribution Specialist III will perform a variety of day to day roles such as receiving, stock picking/put away, chemical sampling and dispensing, and staging for manufacturing following the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Experience with material handling equipment (MHE) is necessary and using ERP Systems such as Oracle EBS and SAP is an asset.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform warehouse related floor tasks that are physical in nature.

• Inspects, receives incoming materials using the Company’s ERP system.

• Performs shipment preparation

• Maintains the integrity of the inventory location system by performing the appropriate transactions in the ERP system.

• Completion of documentation specific to inventory control and sampling.

• Sampling, dispensing, and repackaging materials to support non-GMP/GMP operations.

• Maintenance and cleaning of operational areas.

• Offloading of chemical bulk trucks and removal of waste materials from the site.

Specific Education & Experience Requirements:

• 3+ years of relevant experience, HS Diploma.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teamplayer

• Able to take direction and feedback

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and experience with an ERP system for Inventory Tracking.

• Experience with Forklift and other MHE.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.