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Responsibilities
The Warehouse EWM Analyst plays a critical role in providing Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) business support and expertise to the Warehouse and Logistics Process Team. This individual will be responsible for supporting operations by troubleshooting issues and providing resolutions, driving continuous improvement of warehouse processes, training and providing guidance to cross-functional teams, determining business impact of system or process changes impacting EWM, the creation and maintenance of EWM Master Data.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
Actively maintain a safe work environment and comply with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
Support site and corporate safety objectives in all daily activities.
Operational Support
Provide EWM functional support for day-to-day warehouse operations, including site start-up and ramp-up activities.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve EWM-related execution issues impacting production and warehouse performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess business and quality impact and implement effective corrective actions.
Process Improvement & Analysis
Analyze EWM transactions and operational data to identify trends, improve throughput, and enhance process robustness.
Support and/or lead continuous improvement initiatives, including mistake-proofing and process optimization.
System Changes & Integration
Assess and communicate business impact of changes affecting EWM, including:
Master data changes
Interfaced systems (e.g., MES, WCS, LIFT, SAP)
Operational or regulatory-driven process changes
Participate in formal system testing (UAT, integration testing) prior to deployment.
Master Data Management
Create, maintain, and govern EWM master data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
Perform audits and reviews to proactively identify and resolve data quality issues.
Partner with site and global teams to manage master data change requests.
Documentation & Training
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials.
Provide coaching and functional training to operators and support teams to increase EWM knowledge and capability.
Global Collaboration
Contribute to global master data and EWM initiatives.
Participate in Power User forums to share best practices and lessons learned.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 2 years of SAP EWM experience
Experience with SAP warehouse and inventory management processes
Comfort working with automated warehouse technologies (AGVs, ASRS, robotics)
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a GMP, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
Strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities
Proven ability to develop solutions in evolving or ambiguous environments
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative mindset and ability to work across functions
Additional Information
Standard work schedule: Monday through Friday
May be required to support operations outside normal business hours
On-call support may be required
Occasional travel may be necessary
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes. As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women's Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$58,500 - $137,500
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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