Overview
Warehouse Specialist Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Zimmer Biomet
JOB DESCRIPTION
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.
What You Can Expect
Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.
The warehouse specialist must have the ability to understand and interpret complex situations, evaluate problems, and make appropriate recommendations. He / she must take ownership of responsibilities and act proactively on behalf of the customer, ensuring commitments are met
How You’ll Create Impact
To complete all request systematically ensuring that the correct instrument & implants are dispatched to the customer.
Pick, pack, check, reserve & receive all loaner model inventory (instrument & implant sets)
Inspect quality of returned material / equipment.
Inspect expiry dates/ Short dated items.
Systematically return all loaners following the receiving process back into the warehouse
Identify and confirm returned instrument sets and implant sets on SAP as per the receiving process.
Ensuring that all loaner instruments go through the Decontamination process upon return from customer.
Identify discrepancies in bookings, ensuring that corrective action takes place to minimize company risk.
Ensure that we adhere to all policies & processes whilst inspecting all equipment before dispatching loaners to customers and branches.
Pick instrument and implants sets as per the booking sheet or branch request by ensuring they are intact and in good condition to be issued.
Confirm picked instrument sets and implant sets on SAP according to the picking process.
General warehouse and other related duties as and when required.
Ensuring that we adhere to the highest standards of patient safety by following all SOPs
Ensuring compliance to SOPs
Being involved in stock counts.
Ensuring that all KPI’s are met
Ability to receipt stock systematically and pack away (Branches)
Always ensure good housekeeping.
Comply with health and safety standards
Comply with all SOP’s and Works Instructions
Overtime and rotational shift work (This includes working night shift as well as on weekends) as required
Work night shift and weekends
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may be adjusted / expanded from time to time.
What Makes You Stand Out
• Good standard of Education
• Previous relevant warehouse experience.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Good communication skills, verbal & written
Your Background
Matric, essential
Diploma/Degree in logistics/warehousing will be an added advantage.
Related work experience, essential
Product Knowledge (Medical/pharmaceutical experience ideal).
SAP Experience essential
Excel experience essential
Inventory experience will be an added advantage
Travel Expectations
• As required by Zimmer Biomet. Must hold a South African driving license
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
Title: Warehouse Specialist
Company: Zimmer Biomet
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Quality Assurance – QA/QC (Quality Engineering)
