What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Responsibilities:

• Overall tactical leadership of the warehouse receiving & material movement team
• Manage the receiving & material movement operations to ensure timely receipt & issuance of materials for manufacturing and order fulfillment
• Collaborate with Procurement to resolve supplier issues impacting timely receipt, driving efficiency, effectiveness of receiving and inventory storage
• Collaborate with all internal stakeholders to improve receiving & material movement processes to meet stakeholders’ requirements and expectations
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead team to develop action plans, with the aim to improve productivity, quality and safety. Drive implementation, tracking and reporting
• Build and develop a highly effective and well-trained team
• Ensure that the team is compliant with the Work Instructions, Quality Management System, Good Manufacturing/Distribution Principles, ISO 13485, MDSAP, MDDAP and Safety requirements
• Manage and develop overall warehouse KPI and control metrics to drive improvements
• Manage all warehouse projects relating to cost saving, process improvement, new warehouse setup and system enhancement
• Manage external 3rd party warehouse to ensure optimal cost, quality & space utilization
• Manage Dangerous Goods & any controlled products - import and storage to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Position Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge/experience in setting up and managing warehousing operations
• Comprehensive, hands-on knowledge of distribution and warehousing processes, controls and best practices
• Comprehensive knowledge of WMS systems and best practices
• Strong knowledge & experience of medical device regulations as applied to logistics
• Strong knowledge & experience with Cold Chain controls
• Strong knowledge & experience in project management
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Principles
• Strong knowledge of business systems, data management and analysis
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, MDSAP, MDDAP and GMP/GDP systems, applications and policies
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word & Outlook)
• Familiarity & understanding of SAP ERP, WMS, GTS, Process Weaver and Fiori
• Uses an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness to develop and/or apply highly advanced concepts, principles, standards, or techniques to solve challenging business problems
• Ability to lead & develop a diverse team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise sound judgement within established guidelines

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodation for additional tasks and responsibilities. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in related field
• Minimum 5 years of distribution management experience
• Managers at this level will be involved in day-to-day activities where their acquired expertise and knowledge provide focus to subordinates
Uses interpersonal skills to influence internal stakeholders across various levels

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.