About Convatec
Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com
We are looking for a professional with solid experience in warehouse and logistics operations to lead the overall management of the area, ensuring the efficient flow of materials from raw material receiving to finished goods dispatch.
This position will be responsible for ensuring operational continuity, timely material availability for production, inventory accuracy, and compliance with quality, safety, and applicable regulatory standards. In addition, this role will play a key part in optimizing logistics processes, controlling inventory, and coordinating with different internal areas to support an efficient operation aligned with business needs.
The selected candidate will also be responsible for supervising and leading the warehouse team, promoting an organized, safe, and results-oriented operation.
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Lead the daily warehouse operation, ensuring order, efficiency, and compliance with procedures.
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Coordinate the flow of materials from receiving to storage, material supply to production, and finished goods shipment.
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Ensure the timely availability of raw materials, components, packaging materials, and indirect supplies to avoid production interruptions.
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Oversee inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, variance tracking, and corrective actions.
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Ensure compliance with inventory control practices such as FIFO, traceability, lot control, shelf-life monitoring, and material segregation.
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Identify improvement opportunities in warehouse operations, including layout, space utilization, logistics flows, and overall operational efficiency.
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Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives and projects aimed at optimizing processes and reducing costs.
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Coordinate with Planning, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and external suppliers to maintain operational continuity.
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Prepare and monitor operational reports, warehouse performance indicators, inventory status, and improvement projects.
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Supervise the correct packing, labeling, palletizing, and shipment of materials and finished goods according to established procedures.
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Lead, develop, and monitor the performance of the warehouse team.
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Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements applicable to the role.
Education & Experience
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Proven experience in warehouse supervision and logistics operations.
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Experience managing inventory, material flow, and warehouse operational control.
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Experience working on continuous improvement projects, ideally in Lean Manufacturing environments.
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Knowledge of materials strategy, warehouse performance, and inventory management.
Technical Knowledge
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Advanced SAP skills, especially in logistics and inventory-related modules (highly preferred).
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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Solid understanding of inventory control, traceability, material rotation, and warehouse processes.
Language
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Advanced English proficiency (professional working level, both verbal and written), as the role will interact with international stakeholders.
Soft Skills
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Strong leadership and people management skills.
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Effective communication skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Organization, follow-up, and decision-making skills.
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Flexibility to adapt to operational changes, schedule adjustments, and occasional support outside regular working hours based on plant needs.
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Direct reports: approximately 25 employees
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Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional flexibility based on operational needs
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Travel required: No
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