Inventory Control Analyst II - Hobart, Australia - Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

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Inventory Control Analyst II

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Job Description

The Inventory Control Analyst will be primarily responsible for coordinating the cycle counting process for the site's warehouses and distribution center. The objective of the cycle counting process is to routinely verify the physical inventory against the company's perpetual records. Should a variance be identified between the perpetual and physical, this individual will be responsible to identify root cause, work cross functionally to reconcile the variance, then develop preventative actions to avoid repetition with warehouse leadership. Monthly reporting of cycle counting results, including root causes, will be included in the duties for this position.

The Inventory Control Analyst will train warehouse employees on performing cycle counts, as well as provide education on the company's inventory control software and operating hardware. In addition, this position will monitoring material usages to ensure adherence to FIFO/FEFO requirements. Finally, this position will play a key role in planning, executing and reconciling physical inventories.

Salary Range: $56, $90,642.00

Essential Functions

Quarterly Cycle Counts Completed

Lead the cycle counting process to ensure that all site inventory is physically counted and reconciled once every three months. Site physical inventories will count against this result. Coordinate cycle counts with warehouse and distribution center leadership, using their reports to perform the actual counts on a routine basis as part of their standard work. Routinely report cycle count results, including error causes.

BPCS Quality Batch Records Up-to-Date

Posts raw material received to the inventory system; verifies prices, quantity, etc. against proper documentation. Enters and maintains the usage of raw materials in the inventory system. Enters and maintains data on "blend creates" in the inventory system. Maintains the Work in Process Bead Inventory by entering data from worksheets into the system. Enters data collected from the Blend Usage and Finished Goods Access program into the inventory system. Posts all inspection losses, retrieved from the Access Program, into the inventory system. Enters data on shipped goods using bills of lading to remove product from the inventory system. Enters data on destroyed material. Retrieves information from the system(s) to provide month-end reports (e.g. usage, 'creates', blend doses, finished product, returned goods, etc.) and reconciles to insure accurate inventory records. Assigns and enter part numbers in the system for new products.

API in Process Log Workbooks Reconciled

Reconciles room inventory and calculates total cost of in-process materials.

Inventory Problems Resolved

Reconcile variances between physical and perpetual balances, identifying the root causes with warehouse and distribution center leadership. Develop, recommend and assist in implementing lasting preventative actions.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years' experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• 1 to 2 years' intimate involvement with cycle counting, inventory control and variance reconciliation (can be part of experience mentioned 4above).
• Experience in a SOP/cGMP environment.

Organizational Relationship/Scope:

Problem Solving: Rigorously and systematically connects information, processes and events by organizing divergent information and searching for common themes, patterns, and causal connections. Undertakes a complex task by breaking it down into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way. Thinks of several possible explanations or alternatives for a situation and anticipates potential obstacles and develops contingency plans to overcome them. Uses intelligence, common sense, hard work and tenacity to solve particularly difficult or complicated challenges.

Attention to Detail/Focus: Is thorough and precise in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently. Double-checks the accuracy of information and work product to provide accurate and consistent work. Provides information on a timely basis and in a usable form to others who need to act on it. Compares observations of finished work to what is expected to find inconsistencies.

Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted onto hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.

Positive Attitude/Engagement: Shows commitment/dedication and accountability in one's work; and follows through on all aspects. Takes personal responsibility for resolving problems brought to one's attention. Goes beyond expectations in the assignment/task, or job description without being asked.

Escalation Process Adherence: Understands the scope of his/her decision-making authority; sorts through the facts and personal knowledge level to determine if an issue can be managed effectively or if it needs to be elevated to someone with additional knowledge that would impact the outcome; does not much let time lapse prior to making the decision to let others know; clearly and concisely explains the issue to senior leadership; ensures handoff to the next level has occurred.

About Us

Mallinckrodt is a global specialty p harmaceutical business that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes specialty pharmaceutical products. Areas of focus include therapeutic drugs for autoimmune and rare disease specialty areas like neurology, rheumatology, nephrology, ophthalmology and pulmonology; immunotherapy and neonatal respiratory critical care therapies; and analgesics and central nervous system drugs. The company's core strengths include the acquisition and management of highly regulated raw materials; deep regulatory expertise; and specialized chemistry, formulation and manufacturing capabilities. The company's Specialty Brands segment includes branded medicines; its Specialty Generics segment includes specialty generic drugs, active pharmaceutical ingredients and external manufacturing.

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals ("the Company") maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based upon age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), disability (mental and physical), marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin (including language use restrictions), political activities or affiliation, race, sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by law. Furthermore, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations on every location in which the company has facilities. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: recruiting, hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals is required to report certain payments or transfers of value (such as expense reimbursement, meals, transportation) made to U.S.-licensed healthcare professionals in compliance with the federal Physician Payment Sunshine Act (i.e. Open Payments) and certain state laws.