General Manager - Pharmaceutical Logistics
Nippon Express USA
Long Beach, California
manager
logistics
warehouse
management
logistics
distribution
dangerous drugs
devices
manages
freight
customer service
administration
r&r
May 2, 2023
Nippon Express USA
Long Beach, California
FULL_TIME
Overview:
Responsibilities:
Manages and supervises dangerous drugs & dangerous devices business activities of the Warehouse under guidance of the General Manager. Responsible for leading the Warehouse functions while ensuring that all quality and regulatory requirements are met; receiving, storage, inventory control, pick, pack, customer service, purchasing, customer service, P & L, budgeting, safety & security. Coordinate with Sales, Operations Planning, Information Systems and Administration to ensure proper staffing and the ability to handle daily customer demand on a consistent basis.
Qualifications:
Organization Relationships:
Work Environment:
(With or without accommodations) This position is predominantly sedentary office work which involves sitting, typing, filing, and conversing on the phone. Also requires the ability to walk frequently in a warehouse environment . This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities and working conditions of the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:
Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world.
Nippon Express U.S.A., Inc. (“NEU”) was incorporated in New York in 1962 as a fully owned subsidiary of NX. NEU provides logistics solutions and comprehensive transportation services through its international freight forwarding and logistics network, including specialized handling of: air, land, sea and express packages; all types and sizes of cargo; personal effects and household goods; fragile and perishable freight; and livestock. NEU also provides related services, such as warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage and clearance. NEU operates at 55 locations in 27 states within the U.S., with approximately 1300 employees. NEU has enjoyed tremendous growth and success as one of the top five international freight forwarders in the world. We connect people with products throughout the world.
Responsibilities:
Manages and supervises dangerous drugs & dangerous devices business activities of the Warehouse under guidance of the General Manager. Responsible for leading the Warehouse functions while ensuring that all quality and regulatory requirements are met; receiving, storage, inventory control, pick, pack, customer service, purchasing, customer service, P & L, budgeting, safety & security. Coordinate with Sales, Operations Planning, Information Systems and Administration to ensure proper staffing and the ability to handle daily customer demand on a consistent basis.
Prepare and implement the functional target and plan based on branch/department target and plan.
Directs the efficient and cost-effective lay-out, organization and operation of the warehouse
Manages inbound activities related to the receipt and storage of goods, inventory management and claims
Manages outbound activities related to order filling, pick pack, stock replenishment and shipping.
Responsible for budgeting, customer service, facility and equipment operation.
Administers overall inventory management, productivity, accuracy and loss prevention to ensure that customer requirements are met.
Ensures the compliance, security and safety of the personnel and facility.
Effective communicator, written and verbal with diverse workforce and customer groups.
Creates and maintains positive work environment for all employees
Manage all cargo handling activities within the department
Ensure all levels of the department are in compliance with company policies and outside agencies
Trains and manages performance of Warehouse employees handling pharma device cargo.
Qualifications:
- U.S. High School Diploma, Foreign High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency Certificate
Minimum of 1-year paid experience in the past three years in a licensed pharmacy or with a drug wholesaler, drug distributor or drug manufacturer, performing duties related to the distribution or dispensing of dangerous drugs or dangerous devices
Meet all of the prerequisites to take the examination required for licensure as a pharmacist by the board.
Successfully complete a training program approved by the board that, at a minimum, addresses each of the following subjects:
Knowledge and understanding of California law and federal law relating to the distribution of dangerous drugs and dangerous devices.
Knowledge and understanding of California law and federal law relating to the distribution of controlled substances.
Knowledge and understanding of quality control systems.
Knowledge and understanding of the United States Pharmacopoeia or federal Food and Drug Administration standards relating to the safe storage, handling, and transport of dangerous drugs and dangerous devices, dangerous drugs and dangerous devices in the third-party logistics provider’s place of business
Knowledge and understanding of prescription terminology, abbreviations, dosages and format
Successfully complete a Live Scan
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Warehousing/Distribution and/or Business Administration
Minimum of 3 to 5 years in Logistics Management
Ability to obtain and maintain license as a Designated Representative
Must be able to demonstrate effective leadership in managing warehouse.
Knowledge of material handling, warehouse operations and transportation systems
Strong working knowledge of automated inventory control and warehouse management systems.
System knowledge
Organization Relationships:
This position will interact with branch colleagues, leadership staff, and office /warehouse personnel. Must be able to work with customers, vendors, and outside organizations.
Work Environment:
(With or without accommodations) This position is predominantly sedentary office work which involves sitting, typing, filing, and conversing on the phone. Also requires the ability to walk frequently in a warehouse environment . This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities and working conditions of the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
Nippon Express offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month after 30 days.
401k with a company match
Flexible Spending Accounts, HSA, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Auto and Home policies, Commuter Benefits, and much more.
Generous Vacation and Sick time.
Nippon Express USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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