Distribution Specialist lV

Distribution Specialist lV
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Making an impact on a global scale
Inclusion is one of the company’s five core values. That’s because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

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Job Description


Job Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and/or physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, sampling, and distributing of Gilead products/inventory.
  
• Track all movement and handling of products in a computerized inventory system.
  
• Organizes and maintains accurate records associated with distribution activities.
  
• Performs transactions associated with distribution process through internal and external computer systems, including troubleshooting to rectify issues which could impact Gilead timelines.
  
• Researches and resolves issues associated with immediate tasks when applicable. Takes independent action to ensure on-time delivery of material, and initiates actions for return of rejected or unsuitable orders.
  
• Coordinates with internal departments for quick, accurate distribution of products. Notifies relevant departments as items are received, shipped or processed.
  
• Physically examines incoming or outgoing shipments, products or samples to ensure they meet specifications and match paperwork. Identifies and records deviations, and coordinates with internal or external departments to rectify discrepancies.
  
• May perform, or operate machinery to perform physical handling of items, including assembling packaging, affixing shipping labels and instructions to packaging, moving shipments.
  
• May perform sampling of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), excipients and packaging components. Takes action to address simple deviations, exercises judgement in escalating deviations to supervisor as appropriate. Complies with all established SOPs in performance of job. Adheres consistently to cGMPs.
  
• Complies with all safety-related procedures and practices personally and in area and guides others in practices.
  
• Responsible for one area of warehouse operation (i.e. shipping receiving or the sample room).
  
• Performs initial root cause analysis for department events.
  
• Provides initial revisions to SOPs
  

Specific Education & Experience Requirements:

• 4+ years of relevant experience, HS Diploma.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and experience with an ERP system for Inventory Tracking, Production Planning, and Forecasting.
  
• Experience with Forklift and other MHE.
  

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