Warehouse Inventory Control & Logistics Specialist

Job Description Summary

Take the lead in shaping smarter more efficient supply chain operations that directly impact patients lives. As a Warehouse Inventory Control and Logistics Specialist you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless inventory management data-driven decision-making and regulatory compliance across warehouse and logistics activities. This is a dynamic opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally optimize systems and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced highly regulated environment where your insights and precision truly matter.

Job Description

Location:

• This position will be located in Durham NC and will be an onsite role.
• Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage 3PL inventory within the ERP system ensuring accuracy across multi-site supply chain operations
• Coordinate domestic and international shipping activities aligned with ERP system transactions and compliance requirements
• Analyze ERP system data to generate insights and support strategic supply chain decision-making
• Monitor warehouse access controls and conduct periodic reviews to maintain security and compliance
• Lead state manufacturing license applications renewals and compliance documentation
• Investigate supply chain issues using ERP system data implement solutions and track performance
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures guidelines and ERP system-related training materials
• Support quality investigations change requests and corrective and preventive actions within ERP system workflows
• Provide audit support and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal compliance standards including ERP system controls
• Oversee material destruction processes and manage dispensing activities with accurate ERP system documentation

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain engineering science business or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum three years of experience managing systems in manufacturing or supply chain environments or seven years without degree
• Strong understanding of ERP systems including configuration integration and support of business processes
• Proven ability to analyze data and generate insights to support supply chain and inventory decisions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications for data analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate across diverse teams and organizational levels
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple variables in dynamic environments
• Self-motivated well organized professional with strong critical thinking and sound judgment

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $41.06 and $76.25 per hour.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to or call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$85400.00 - $158600.00

Skills Desired

Data Analytics and Digital (Inactive) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) HSE Knowledge (Inactive) Inventory Management Logistics and Transportation Management (Inactive) Master Data Operational Excellence Order Management Resilience and Risk Management (Inactive) SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply Chain Management (SCM) Supply Planning Warehouse Management