Distribution Specialist II

Join Kite To Cure CancerWe're here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We've made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.Job DescriptionSpecific Job Responsibilities:Perform and participate in the Materials Management operations and activities to support Production operations and other internal customers.Manage the day-to-day assignments of warehouse job tasks and monitor completion of required activities.Receive incoming shipments of non-GMP/GMP materials and equipment following established procedures.Dispense and kit GMP materials to support production operations.Prepare and deliver raw materials, samples, supplies, etc. to various departments as needed ensuring proper procedure and temperature range are followed.Maintain accurate inventory of GMP warehouse materials.Perform inventory cycle counts.Perform accurate ERP transactions.Monitor Kanban area to ensure optimum replenishment of materials.Communicate inventory discrepancies to warehouse operations team and escalate when appropriate.Cross-train in all areas of warehouse operations.Pick, pack, and ship finished product, materials, and equipment as required per established policies and procedures.Ensure individual employee training is up to date.Adhere to all safety procedures and GMP requirements at all times.Keep warehouse operation clean and organized.Assist in the revision of area SOPs.Forklift certified. Additional duties as assigned.Knowledge: Works on assignments that are basic in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Basic knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). Able to perform routine transactions using Microsoft Office applications. Able to work in a fast-paced team environment.Specific Education & Experience Requirements: 0+ years of relevant experience, HS DiplomaThe salary range for this position is: $55,930.00 - $72,380.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA.