Summary

Elephas is a Madison, WI based biotechnology start-up company working to build an instrument platform that will inform how clinicians treat cancer patients around the world. We are seeking a Warehouse Operations Associate who is looking to join a group of motivated people driven to provide hope to cancer patients globally. We are looking for someone who has experience in Supply Chain. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment. This is a great opportunity to manage the warehouse and inventory needs in a growing company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and stock raw materials, components, and finished goods at multiple sites, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
• Issue materials to laboratories and production work orders across multiple locations, maintaining accurate inventory transactions.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipping to partners and customers, ensuring on-time delivery performance and proper documentation.
• Manage, monitor, and update Kanban quantities and replenishment signals based on consumption, lead times, and usage.
• Lead and manage the disposition process for expired, obsolete, or nonconforming materials in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements
• Support new material review and entry into the new part setup process
• Plan, lead, and execute cycle counts and periodic physical inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies to maintain high inventory accuracy.
• Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) (such as on time shipping and inventory accuracy)
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, quality management system requirements, budgets, and schedules within the operations department
• Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training documentation related to inventory and warehouse operations.
• Lead or participate as a project lead or key stakeholder on cross-functional initiatives across the organization.
• Train and support team members on inventory processes, systems, and best practices as needed.
• Order, safely move, connect, and disconnect compressed gas cylinders as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a warehouse, inventory, or materials management environment.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting operations in a scientific, laboratory, manufacturing, or regulated setting.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and experience operating within regulated or compliance-driven environments.
• Experience performing inventory transactions, cycle counts, and material handling using ERP/MRP or inventory management systems.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and walking, lifting up to 45 pounds, and handling materials such as compressed gas cylinders in accordance with safety procedures.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross culturally

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of working at a computer, including extensive keyboarding, data entry, and record keeping.
• Frequent standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended periods to support warehouse and inventory operations.
• Regular communication via phone, email, and in-person discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Frequently required to communicate verbally and accurately understand conversations in person and by phone.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate buttons and controls, reach, grasp, and handle materials.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move materials weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to safely move, position, and handle compressed gas cylinders using appropriate equipment and in accordance with safety procedures.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

We offer our employees competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, and stock options.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.