Distribution Warehouse Operations

Work Location:

Indianapolis, IN (onsite)

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

Overtime:
Occasional

Pay Rate: $25.00+ per hour depending on experience level

This role supports the Distribution Warehouse Operations (DWO) team in tendering critical clinical trial finished goods through the K401 Distribution Hub to domestic & international clinical sites, depots, & hubs.

The role will serve as a key operational resource for K401 leadership, associates, & operators, assisting with inbound & outbound processing of clinical trial finished goods while maintaining strict compliance with quality & regulatory standards.

Daily Responsibilities:

* Assist operators day-to-day through the completion of receiving, inventory, shipping, stickering, supply management, destruction, & special projects of clinical trial finished goods at the K401 CT Distribution Warehouse.

* Assist in writing, reviewing, & managing K401 procedures, tools, trainings, & related documentation.

* Proactively support assigned elements of K401 decisions guided by policy, procedure, & business plan to positively impact the team's ability to meet performance objectives.

* Understand & promote adherence to all local compliance & regulatory laws & policies.

* Support quality documentation activities in Quality Docs, including but not limited to Deviations, Change Controls, Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), & other quality records as required.

* Collaborate with internal & external stakeholders to resolve shipment issues & ensure timely delivery to clinical sites.

* Communicate proactively with cross-functional partners including Quality, Engineering, & Distribution Support Services.

* Support continuous improvement initiatives & escalate operational issues to K401 leadership as appropriate.

* Collaborate with IT & cross-functional partners on automation, artificial intelligence, & continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing warehouse operations, efficiency, & data management capabilities.

* Gather, track, & report operational KPIs & metrics including but not limited to shipment accuracy, cycle times, inventory levels, & on-time delivery performance to support data-driven decision making & team performance objectives.

Benefits

Key Words provides all its contingent workforce with:

* Medical, dental & vision benefits

* Paid time off (including sick & select holidays)

* 401(k) enrollment with 3% employer matching

We are an equal opportunity employer & all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Experience & Requirements

Education Requirement:

* Bachelor's degree (BS) in Business, Supply Chain, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field required.

Experience Requirements

* Skills & technical knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution, logistics, warehouse operations, Import/Export, & pharmaceutical temperature-controlled supply chain.

* Minimum 5 years of previous GMP environment experience.

* Strong organizing & multi-tasking skills.

* Excellent interpersonal & networking skills.

* Strong written & verbal communication skills.

* Ability to work, lead, & train effectively in a team environment.

* Proven ability to manage & improve processes.

* Positive attitude & professional demeanor.

Preferred Experience:

* Previous experience operating powered industrial trucks.

* Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, Inventory Management Applications, Transportation Systems, & Warehouse Management Systems.

Location:

Indianapolis

Indiana

United States

Area of Work:

Strategy/Planning