Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Novartis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Specialist in Indianapolis to ensure materials, samples, and products are received, handled, and shipped accurately. The role supports a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operation and contributes to supply chain continuity for patients worldwide.

Responsibilities include inbound receiving, coordinating shipments, safe handling, and maintaining ERP-driven inventory accuracy, with a focus on safety and GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year warehousing, distribution or manufacturing in a regulated environment.
• Ability to support a flexible schedule in a continuous manufacturing operation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and computer-based systems.
• Knowledge of inventory management processes and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute inbound material receiving activities with accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Coordinate shipments, sample transfers, and inter-site material movements to support operations.
• Load, unload, and transport materials safely using industrial equipment.
• Inspect materials, labels, and documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through timely documentation and ERP transactions.
• Support third-party logistics operations and finished product shipments as needed.
• Adhere to safety, quality, training, and GMP requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Summary

Help keep life-changing medicines moving to the patients who need them most. As a Shipping and Receiving Specialist at Novartis, you'll ensure materials, samples, and products are received, handled, and shipped accurately while supporting a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operation. Your work will play a vital role in maintaining supply chain continuity and delivering innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

Help keep life-changing medicines moving to the patients who need them most. As a Shipping and Receiving Specialist at Novartis, you'll ensure materials, samples, and products are received, handled, and shipped accurately while supporting a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing operation. Your work will play a vital role in maintaining supply chain continuity and delivering innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

About The Role

Location: Indianapolis, United States

Relocation Support: This role is based in Indianapolis, United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute inbound material receiving activities with accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Coordinate shipments, sample transfers, and inter-site material movements to support operations.
• Load, unload, and transport materials safely using industrial equipment.
• Inspect materials, labels, and documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through timely documentation and enterprise resource planning system transactions.
• Support third-party logistics operations and finished product shipments as needed.
• Adhere to safety, quality, training, and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.

Essential Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development certificate required.
• At least one year of warehousing, distribution, or manufacturing experience in a regulated environment.
• Ability to support a flexible schedule in a continuous manufacturing operation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and computer-based systems.
• Knowledge of inventory management processes and enterprise resource planning systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills with a proactive mindset.

Novartis Compensation And Benefit Summary

The salary for this position is expected to range between $25.19 and $46.82 per hour.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards:

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EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.