Warehouse Associate II - Shipping & Receiving

Driven by a bold pursuit of science and fueled by an unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients.

As part of our mission to Reach People and Touch Lives, we deliver Innovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people. With a broadly diversified portfolio of products that span multiple therapeutic areas, we improve access to effective, affordable treatments that promote better health and well-being.

Reaching People. Touching Lives.

Job purpose

The Warehouse Associate II co-ordinates, monitors and completes activities within the Warehouse, to ensure the safety, quality, production, and training needs are met, while coaching and mentoring team members to achieve the goals defined for the warehousing department.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support Sun Pharma warehouse operations, with a primary focus on shipping, distribution, and finished goods movement.
• Build and prepare finished goods loads for shipment to:
• Sun Pharma’s distribution network
• NJDC
• UPS
• Northstar
• Physically pick and stage finished goods pallets according to shipping requirements and load plans.
• Verify finished goods pallets for product, quantity, lot number, pallet identification, and shipment accuracy prior to loading.
• Complete putaways of finished goods pallets and ensure inventory is moved to the appropriate storage locations in a timely manner.
• Coordinate daily shipping activities with trucking and transportation companies, including scheduling carriers, confirming pickup requirements, and resolving transportation issues.
• Complete required SAP transactions associated with shipping, load building, inventory movements, and finished goods distribution.
• Complete SAP load bills accurately and ensure all required information is entered prior to shipment.
• Prepare, review, and submit all required shipping and distribution documentation.
• Complete required cross-border documentation for shipments to the United States, including customs and related transportation documents.
• Complete required documentation for ASN, Pro Forma Invoices, customs documentation, and other cross-border shipping requirements.
• Coordinate and prepare ambient and cold-chain shipments in accordance with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Build loads based on approved shipping/load reports and ensure all shippable finished goods are included accurately.
• Conduct trailer inspections prior to loading and shipment and report any safety, security, or suspicious concerns.
• Ensure trailers and transportation equipment meet applicable shipping requirements prior to loading.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations and ensure finished goods movements are properly documented in SAP.
• Ensure all warehouse and shipping transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Management, Distribution, Production, Quality, and other applicable Sun Pharma departments to ensure shipments are completed on schedule.
• Ensure finished goods are staged and available for shipment according to established shipping schedules.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse and shipping environment in accordance with Sun Pharma SOPs and cGMP requirements.
• Complete all required GMP documentation accurately and within established timelines.
• Follow all applicable Sun Pharma safety policies, SOPs, and warehouse procedures.
• Participate in inventory investigations, cycle counts, and resolution of inventory discrepancies as required.
• Participate in and/or support Unplanned Deviations (UPDs), CAPAs, and Change Controls related to warehouse and distribution activities.
• Complete all required training and maintain personal training records.
• Participate in the training and cross-training of warehouse employees as required.
• Communicate shipping status, outstanding loads, transportation issues, and other operational concerns during shift handovers.
• Perform warehouse material-handling activities, including forklift and pallet truck operations, as required.
• Perform other warehouse, shipping, and distribution duties as assigned by Sun Pharma Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum Secondary School / High School Diploma.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Valid Forklift License.
• Minimum 3-5 years of warehouse, shipping/receiving, distribution, or transportation experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience operating a Raymond Reach forklift.
• Experience with finished goods shipping and distribution, preferably within a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience using an ERP system, including inventory movements and shipping transactions.
• SAP experience required or strongly preferred, including load building, inventory movements, and load bills.
• Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Experience coordinating with trucking and transportation companies.
• Experience with U.S. shipments and cross-border documentation is an asset.
• Strong understanding of warehouse, shipping, distribution, and material-handling practices.
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements and SOP compliance, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple shipments and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet shipping deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling finished goods, shipping documentation, and SAP transactions.
• Ability to investigate inventory or shipping discrepancies, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to make decisions within the scope of warehouse and distribution operations to maintain material flow.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability and willingness to take on additional warehouse and distribution responsibilities as required.

Working Conditions

• Majority of time spent working in the warehouse and shipping areas, with some time in a warehouse office environment.
• Regular interaction with trucking companies, transportation personnel, warehouse staff, and other Sun Pharma departments.
• May be required to work overtime, weekends, or extended hours to meet shipping and distribution requirements.
• May be contacted outside regular working hours regarding urgent or emergency warehouse/shipping issues.
• Exposure to warehouse equipment and operational noise.
• Must comply with all applicable Sun Pharma safety, security, cGMP, and warehouse procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires significant standing and walking throughout the warehouse and shipping areas.
• Frequent physical handling, movement, picking, staging, and inspection of finished goods pallets.
• Ability to operate a Raymond Reach forklift and pallet truck safely.
• Ability to perform some heavy lifting and movement of materials.
• Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment and perform physically demanding shipping and distribution activities.

Direct reports

N/A

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $44,000 to $55,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; RRSP savings plan; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation.

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