Inventory Analyst I/II

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Location: Clayton NC

Inventory Analysts work within a regulated environment to manage inventory levels for both direct and indirect materials necessary for the manufacture of biological products.  They monitor current usage, project future usage based on existing production plans, determine replenishment requirements and place purchase requisitions to ensure no interruption to the manufacturing plan while ensuring attainment to inventory objectives. This position will collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Quality, Operations and Regulatory Affairs. The Inventory Analyst II may be assigned to projects or serve as a representative of the department at meetings. 

Primary responsibilities for role (level-specific responsibilities should be included in the chart below):                                           

● Analyze MRP, manage inventory levels, determines safety stock levels and implements inventory policy changes,  executes purchase requisitions.                                          

● Identify and analyze risk initiatives for production raw materials and indirect materials. Develops scenarios and material mitigation strategies to minimize material shortage.                                   

● Monitors and proposes changes to production schedules (consensus), monitor QO release of materials. Identifies downstream impact of production schedule changes.                                  

● Track, make recommendations and implement cost savings strategies                                        

● Manages raw materials for new project initiatives. May participate in 3-5 project initiatives and lead at least 1 project initiative.                                   

● Proactively manages inventory risk during change management process and identifies operational impact.                                         

● Develops and improving methods for performing risk assessment.                                  

● Review, analyze and generate purchasing requisitions. Develops scenario analysis as needed and make recommendations in alignment with inventory policies.                                         

● Adhere with company policies and procedures.                                            

● Supervise or coordinate work assignments for other Inventory Analysts.

Additional Responsibilities:

Interacts daily with all levels of employees to include  Supervisors, Managers, Directors, Proceurement, Regulatory and GT Planning, Quality and Finance  to resolve inventory issues and ensure inventory targets and other key business objectives are achieved. Inventory Analyst II may lead cross-functional teams and participate on cross-company teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must operate in a highly regulated (cGMP) environment and have a strong understanding of market quality and regulatory requirements.  Interact daily with all levels of employees to include Supervisors, Managers, Directors, Purchasing, Regulatory, Global Supply Planning, Quality Operations and Finance  to ensure inventory  issues are resolved and inventory objectives are achieved. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence others to achieve the company’s vision. May participate on cross-company teams.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Inventory Analyst I:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or related field required or equivalent of Associate degree with 5 years of experience.   Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• At least three (3) years work experience required in Production/Supply Planning/Inventory management  preferably in a Biological or Pharmaceutical Environment.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Agile and able to manage complex and dynamic variables.  
• Must have excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills and the ability to develop alternate strategies and influence others.  
• Ability to develop customer relationships through collaboration, respect, professionalism, trust, and integrity.  
• Knowledge of Production and supply planning processes, manufacturing constraints, regulatory requirements and cGMPs.  
• Proficiency in SAP ERP system and Microsoft Office is a non negotiable requirement for this position.  

Inventory Analyst II:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or related field required or equivalent of Associate degree with 7 years of experience.   Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• At least six (6) years work experience required in Production/Supply Planning/Inventory management  preferably in a Biological or Pharmaceutical Environment.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Agile and able to manage complex and dynamic variables.  
• Must have excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills and the ability to develop alternate strategies and influence others.  
• Ability to develop customer relationships through collaboration, respect, professionalism, trust, and integrity.  
• Knowledge of Production and supply planning processes, manufacturing constraints, regulatory requirements and cGMPs.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP system and Microsoft Office is a non negotiable requirement for this position.  
• Strong decision making skills.

Occupational Demands:  Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. May occasionally enter BioRisk Area.   Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.   Occasionally walks and stands. Occasionally bends and twists neck.  Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States and infrequent international travel. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences.  Interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : NC-Clayton:USNC0002 - Clayton 

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