Warehouse Manager - job 1 of 2

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Purpose

Oversees daily activities across multiple warehouse sites, both internal and external. Responsible for ensuring efficient storage, handling, and shipping of BDS & BDP, maintaining operational efficiency, ensuring inventory accuracy, coordinating logistics, and enforcing safety compliance. They are also accountable for quality compliance within all warehouses, including involvement in both internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of warehouse operations including the receipt, storage, order fulfillment to the shop floor and shipment of products (i.e. Raw Materials, BDS, SVP and Finished Products) to affiliates in US and Out of US. Organize warehouse space for optimal use while maintaining safety requirements for hazardous materials, plus temperature and humidity controls.
• Responsible for the handling of inventory discrepancies and shipment issues through a systematic approach involving investigation, reconciliation, corrective action, and preventive measures. In conjunction with the finance representative conduct regular physical counts and compare them to inventory records to detect discrepancies. Investigate to find root causes by reviewing transaction records, auditing workflows, and interviewing involved staff.
• Implement strict receiving and quality control processes by verifying incoming shipments against purchase orders and documentation (i.e. material storage requirements). Ensures the inspection of  inventory for damages or defects, immediately upon receipt, and proper segregation of unverified or discrepant items pending investigation before adding them into inventory.
• Train staff in hazardous material handling, spill response, and emergency procedures. Ensure storage areas comply with OSHA and relevant international safety standards
• Manage and lead a team of warehouse supervisors and coordinators, providing training, performance evaluations, and development opportunities.
• Assign optimal storage locations based on material type (e.g., Raw Materials, BDS, SVP and Finished Products). Use inventory management systems to track stock and location. Enforce separate, compliant areas for hazardous materials, and continuously monitor temperature/humidity as required.
• Ensure all warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, is regularly inspected and maintained to prevent safety events or disruptions.
• Maintain and analyze data to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and create reports that provide insights into warehouse performance and suggest areas for improvement. Work closely with procurement, production, supply chain, and quality assurance departments to synchronize operations and meet production demands. Evaluate and integrate new technologies, such as automation or advanced warehouse management systems (WMS), to optimize operations.
• Assist in the fulfillment of health, safety and environmental requirements and compliance obligations, promote continuous improvement and consider EHS aspects during the design and change process.

Significant Work Activities:

• Awkward/forceful/repetitive motions (arms above shoulders, bent wrists, etc.) is required
• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
• Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
• Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hr day) is required
• Frequent to continuous computer usage (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) is required

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in warehouse management or a similar logistics role, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Experience in and FDA regulated industry, pharmaceutical is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other manufacturing and warehouse management software (WMS) systems, such as SAP. Familiarity with industrial automation (distributed control and PLC based systems).
• Working knowledge of safety, quality systems, and cGMPs is required

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time ofthis posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of anybonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's soleand absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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