Merck · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Warehousing
Lansdale, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expMerck is a leading global healthcare company, and they are seeking an Associate Director of Warehousing to oversee their manufacturing division activities. This role involves managing warehousing operations, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and developing training programs for staff.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manages directly and/or through subordinates all activities associated with providing customer order service through distribution to Order Fulfillment Centers, Our Manufacturing Division Domestic and International sites, customers, federal and state health agencies, etc., in accordance with service requirements
Responsible for developing and recommending annual objectives and profit plan for the Distribution Center
Make recommendations and as appropriate, implement improvements in policies and procedures for storage materials handling and warehousing and keep abreast of new equipment and technological developments in areas associated with operations being directed
Assures that necessary maintenance is performed on the warehouse, high rise storage equipment, material handling equipment and other miscellaneous equipment associated with the operations
Ensures team receives appropriate programs to develop technical and managerial skills, thereby stimulating personal growth and development of subordinates. Develops and maintains training programs for non-exempt personnel
Establishes and maintains working relationships with key personnel in Our Manufacturing Division Operations, Order Fulfillment Centers, Our Manufacturing Division Domestic and International, Our Research & Development Division and External Manufacturing Partners
Ensures that all functions for which they are responsible are performed in a manner consistent with all company standards of quality, safety, economy, security, housekeeping and employee relations
Administers company safety program, leverage safety system (Enabalon), take timely corrective action to prevent injury and destruction of Company property
Ensures timely and efficient performance regarding ordering, receipt and storage of shipping supplies and finished goods
Establishes policies and procedures that always ensure absolute control of released unreleased materials
Responsible for accountability, receipt, storage and physical distribution of finished goods shipped to West Point from other Our Manufacturing Division facilities and External Manufacturing Partners
Establishes reorder points and reorder quantities for all packaging supplies, such as insulated containers, coolants, corrugated packers, etc. in a manner that optimizes purchase price, carrying cost and warehouse storage space, but at the same time, ensures shipments not interrupted due to a lack of a particular supply item. Receives, inventories and warehouse these items
Ensure the area is always ready for inspection and conduct inspections with external agencies as well as internal auditors
Oversee export shipping documentation compliance
Manage Restricted Access reviews and approvals across multiple access levels and buildings; oversee compliance with TSA requirements
Ensure training compliance
Oversee daily Tier 1 with material associates and manage Daily Tier 2 meetings with managers
Maintain environmental compliance
Key KPIs to own + OTIF (on-time, in-full) shipments + Inventory accuracy and cycle count effectiveness + Audit observations per audit and CAPA closure timeliness
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree required. Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years line supervision or staff experience in warehousing operations
Deep knowledge of cGMP and GDP for commercial and clinical drug products; experience in FDA/EMA/ICH-regulated environments
Cold chain handling: CRT, 2–8°C, and frozen; temperature mapping, monitoring, excursion assessment, and documentation
Adherence to change control, deviation management, CAPA, impact and risk assessments
SOP approval strong documentation discipline and audit readiness (internal, regulatory, and customer audits)
DSCSA serialization and traceability familiarity
Proficiency with WMS/ERP (SAP)
Inventory control experience: FEFO/FIFO, batch/lot and expiry management, cycle counts, and reconciliation
Packaging qualification knowledge for ambient and temperature-controlled shipments (e.g., ISTA standards; reuse/return pack policies)
Shipping and trade documentation accuracy: BOL, ASN, commercial invoice, packing list, CoA attachment, and export paperwork
Data accuracy and master data stewardship; strong Excel skills and KPI reporting
Experience coordinating inbound/outbound flows among internal warehouses, manufacturing sites, 3PLs, and global destinations
Safety leadership: OSHA compliance, material handling equipment safety, near-miss reporting, and corrective actions
Accurate transaction processing with audit trails: receipts, put-away, picks, shipments, and inventory adjustments
Returns and discard handling, and label control integrity across sites and partners
Experience supervising warehouse teams and leading through influence
Strong cross-functional collaboration with QA, Planning, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Trade/Customs, and Logistics
Clear written and verbal communication; ability to create training, work instructions
Decisive prioritization and timely escalation to meet SLAs and regulatory obligations
Preferred
Lean/Six Sigma fundamentals; implement standard work, visual controls, and continuous improvement initiatives
Data analytics
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate and sick days
Company
Merck
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.59MKey Investors
Private Capital AdvisorsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance
2018-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $0.59M
2016-01-21Series Unknown· $5M
1980-12-19IPO
Leadership Team
Betty Larson
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Dean Li
Executive Vice President and President, Merck Research Laboratories
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