Supervisor Warehouse (m/f/d)

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?

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Job Summary

In this role, the position holder is responsible for the professional and disciplinary leadership of the external finished goods warehouse in Aachen. They share responsibility for adhering to specified performance indicators and ensuring inventory counts are conducted on time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Professional and disciplinary leadership and further development of assigned employees
2. Implementation of warehouse movements and bookings in SAP
3. Conducting inventory checks
4. Warehouse movements with industrial trucks
5. Signing of goods receipt documents and addressing discrepancies during inventory counts
6. Conducting health discussions
7. Determining work areas and competencies within the subordinate area

Education

1. Completed vocational training as a warehouse logistics specialist

Work Experience

1. Several years of professional experience (at least 10 years) in warehouse logistics
2. Experience in managing employees

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. In-depth knowledge of MS Office and SAP (Module MM/SD)
2. Good command of English in both spoken and written form is desirable
3. License for industrial trucks and a driver's license class B
4. Strong sense of leadership and personnel management tasks
5. Assertiveness and a high level of reliability
6. Teamwork and flexibility

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.