Analyst - Warehouse EWM

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Warehouse EWM Analyst to provide SAP EWM business support to the Warehouse and Logistics Process Team. You will troubleshoot issues, drive process improvements, and maintain EWM master data to ensure accuracy and integrity.

The role emphasizes safety, operational support, data analysis, system testing, and cross‑functional collaboration with MES, WCS, and SAP interfaces. A bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of SAP EWM experience are required, with U.S. work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of SAP EWM experience.
• Experience with SAP warehouse and inventory management processes.
• Comfort working with automated warehouse technologies (AGVs, ASRS, robotics).
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

• Provide EWM functional support for day‑to‑day warehouse operations, including site start‑up and ramp‑up activities.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve EWM‑related execution issues impacting production and warehouse performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess business and quality impact and implement effective corrective actions.
• Analyze EWM transactions and operational data to identify trends, improve throughput, and enhance process robustness.
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and provide coaching to operators to increase EWM knowledge.

Skills

SAP EWM experience

Warehouse management processes

Automated warehouse technologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MES

WCS

LIFT

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Organization Overview

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose.We make a difference for peoplearound the globeby discovering,developingand delivering medicines that helpthemlive longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Responsibilities

The Warehouse EWM Analyst plays a critical role in providing Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) business support and expertise to the Warehouse and Logistics Process Team. This individual will be responsible for supporting operations by troubleshooting issues and providing resolutions, driving continuous improvement of warehouse processes, training and providing guidance to cross‑functional teams, determining business impact of system or process changes impacting EWM, the creation and maintenance of EWM Master Data.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Actively maintain a safe work environment and comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Support site and corporate safety objectives in all daily activities.

Operational Support

• Provide EWM functional support for day‑to‑day warehouse operations, including site start‑up and ramp‑up activities.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve EWM‑related execution issues impacting production and warehouse performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess business and quality impact and implement effective corrective actions.

Process Improvement & Analysis

• Analyze EWM transactions and operational data to identify trends, improve throughput, and enhance process robustness.
• Support and/or lead continuous improvement initiatives, including mistake‑proofing and process optimization.

System Changes & Integration

• Assess and communicate business impact of changes affecting EWM, including:
• Master data changes
• Interfaced systems (e.g., MES, WCS, LIFT, SAP)
• Operational or regulatory‑driven process changes
• Participate in formal system testing (UAT, integration testing) prior to deployment.

Master Data Management

• Create, maintain, and govern EWM master data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
• Perform audits and reviews to proactively identify and resolve data quality issues.
• Partner with site and global teams to manage master data change requests.

Documentation & Training

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials.
• Provide coaching and functional training to operators and support teams to increase EWM knowledge and capability.

Global Collaboration

• Contribute to global master data and EWM initiatives.
• Participate in Power User forums to share best practices and lessons learned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of SAP EWM experience
• Experience with SAP warehouse and inventory management processes
• Comfort working with automated warehouse technologies (AGVs, ASRS, robotics)
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong organizational and multi‑tasking capabilities
• Proven ability to develop solutions in evolving or ambiguous environments
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across functions

Additional Information

• Standard work schedule: Monday through Friday
• May be required to support operations outside normal business hours
• On‑call support may be required
• Occasional travel may be necessary

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes. As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

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Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$58,500 - $137,500

Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

• eligible to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day-care flexible spending accounts)
• life insurance and death benefits
• certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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