Sr. Material Handler

About the role

Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com , and follow the company on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and YouTube . ( *in collaboration with AbbVie ) This role is responsible for executing daily materials movement and management, coordinating inbound receipts to delivery to storage locations or delivery locations, detrashing, putting away, and managing reorders, ensuring accurate documentation, provides process input and maintains a safe and organized work environment. The position requires prior experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or similarly regulated industry. This position supports material handling, inventory management, and warehouse operations for the campus and multiple sites. The role performs a broad range of activities including inventory management, materials movement, shipping and receiving, and system transactions. The Sr Materials Coordinator applies technical knowledge and judgment to resolve issues, improve processes, and ensure accurate and timely material flow to support research and development and operational goals. Role provide input for materials management processes and assists in calculating stocking levels across point of use locations and storage locations. _ Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): Execute daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and distribution of materials Operates warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) safely and in compliance with company procedures/work instructions Ensure accurate receipt, verification, and documentation of incoming shipments, maintaining material traceability and material condition standards Support research and development and operations by staging materials, tools, and components in alignment with schedules to minimize downtime or interruption Kanban distribution of stock to point of use locations throughout labs Coordinating and managing supplies, stocking levels, to meet the needs of the research staff by performing transactions and maintaining system accuracy across material movements, point of use and stockroom activities Supports evaluation of point of use and stocking locations for stocking strategy, including monitoring vendor lead times, and recommends process/system improvements to ensure accuracy for levels planned. Creates Kanban cards and ensures ability to scan. Ability to use excel required Manages process to ensure consistent flow of materials and reordering consistent with stocking strategy and communication from labs on atypical usage. Investigate discrepancies for material availability and drives resolution and root cause Identify material flow or inventory issues and take appropriate action to resolve or escalate based on impact Apply judgment to prioritize tasks and adjust workflows to meet operational demands and deadlines Generate and maintain stocking and operational reports; track key metrics such as accuracy, cycle time, days of supply and throughput Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives; identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety and drive assigned improvements to completion Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members on processes, systems, and best practices, including on the job training Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., research and development, clinical, planning, quality) to ensure effective material support

Requirements

• High School Diploma / Associates degree and 4+ years of data entry and receiving experience preferred. Bio-tech or laboratory experience preferred
• Some college courses preferred
• Working knowledge of inventory systems, warehouse operations, and material management processes
• Ability to calculate stocking strategies and drive implementation
• Understanding shipping, receiving, and logist

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