Materials Coordinator 1/2

Salary Range: 50000 to 58000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Responsibilities

• Support and work within the Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Quality Management System, Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s), Work Instructions, comply with all documentation needs, and practices.  
• Perform timely and accurate data entry in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for material transactions.
• Perform receipt of incoming materials. Check materials received against specifications, vendor shipping documents and purchase orders for accuracy.
• Accurately maintain all receiving documentation to comply with internal procedures and or SOPs.
• Follow best practices related to the systems and process that support material inventory, purchasing, and material control.  Provide recommendations and assist with implementation of improvements.
• Work with Purchasing and  Accounts Payable to  resolve any supplier invoice issues or discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Quality Control personnel, ensuring timely testing and release of materials.
• Conduct cycle counts and wall-to-wall counts as needed.
• Pick and stage materials for manufacturing and laboratory support.
• Support accurate client billing and raw material traceability through timely processing of return to stock items.
• Inspect stock for damage/product integrity. Maintain organization of work areas through 6S (sort, set, standardize, shine, sustain, safety).
• Interact with Manufacturing and laboratory departments to reconcile inventory variances.
• Perform packaging and shipping of materials and samples to customers and/or testing facilities. Monitor shipments and update of any potential delays.
• Manage effective relationships with suppliers as well as internal and external clients.
• Successfully adapt to changing priorities in a high operating tempo.
• Operate heavy equipment and vehicles to move materials. (Valid Class C license for driving company van or truck)
• Operate to the highest ethical and moral standards.
• Comply with Abzena's policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with regulators, clients, supervisors, colleagues, and staff.
• Participate effectively as a team player in all aspects of Abzena's business.
• Adhere to quality standards set by regulations and Abzena policies, procedures, and mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned. (Cleaning, labeling, printing, etc.)

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma, or equivalent
• Preferred minimum two (2) years’ experience in materials management. Preferred minimum one (1) year experience working in Pharmaceutical environment.
• Ability to read, understand, and carry out Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Work Instructions and other Quality Process Documentation in English.
• Proven ability to provide excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within the manufacturing and biologic environment preferred.
• Microsoft Office experience
• Working knowledge of ERP system preferred