Senior Material Coordinator
$66,560–$72,800 year
On-siteApex, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Execute and coordinate critical warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventory management, cycle counting, and material distribution in a cGMP-regulated environment. Operate Powered Industrial Vehicles such as forklifts and order pickers to move materials safely throughout the facility. Serve as the primary day-to-day resource for Material Coordinators, providing hands-on training, coaching, and mentoring while supporting the Warehouse Operations Supervisor in prioritizing workload and resolving operational issues. Ensure all GMP and GDP activities are executed and documented according to approved procedures, maintaining accurate records in SAP ERP and other warehouse management systems.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- BioWorks Certification or equivalent industry training
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in warehouse operations, material handling, inventory control, or logistics
- Experience working in a regulated environment and following standard operating procedures
- Experience with warehouse management systems (SAP ERP) and MS Office
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate work activities and provide guidance to peers
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to establish positive working relationships across multiple teams
- Ability to safely operate forklifts and other Powered Industrial Vehicles
- Be forward thinking and plan several steps ahead, being mindful of potential issues/problems that could arise with new or changed activities
- Ability to comfortably lift up to 30 pounds
- Ability to operate forklifts and other Powered Industrial Vehicles
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences warehouse environment
- Working knowledge of SAP ERP and Microsoft Office applications
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP)
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) shipping requirements
- Knowledge of cold chain distribution requirements
- Experience training or mentoring team members
- Ability to carefully and accurately follow complex written procedures
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
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