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 talent 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 included, respected, empowered, and recognized.

　　What You Can Expect

　　The Operational Specialist is responsible for supporting the Operational Efficiency Manager & other members of South Africa CommOps leadership team in executing strategies & plans to address key executional processes in the function; including inventory efficiency & control, distribution management & Order-to-cash.

　　The role direct responsibilities involve ensuring accurate continuous inventory records and internal controls for all South Africa inventory holding locations. This includes cycle counts for Warehouse and Consignment stock and perpetual inventory adjustments for these counts.

　　How You’ll Create Impact

　　Inventory Transactions

　　Placing of orders for both instrumentation and implants.

　　Following up on back orders and order confirmations.

　　Providing feedback regarding outstanding instrumentation and implant orders and expected delivery dates.

　　Receipting of products ordered into the system.

　　Following up on shipments, clearances (IFD’s), and provide relevant documentation in terms of imports and exports.

　　Review all shipping documentation for accuracy

　　Liaise with forwarders and clearing agents to facilitate the release and delivery of shipments

　　Ensure all Customs and Trade Compliance requirements are met.

　　Oversee & execute daily replenishments to customer consignments and branches

　　Manage product receiving from suppliers according to the inbound processes within SAP

　　Maintaining Item Master Data in ERP system.

　　Oversee product needs of branches & consignments and manage replenishment order creation in SAP as needed

　　Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements and set in place required systems and processes (SOP’s)

　　Inventory Management

　　Support in developing & reviewing stock levels in consignments, regional warehouses & main warehouse to ensure the required stock levels are fulfilled, including safety stock analysis, consignment turn review, and othersInventory Control

　　Recommend adjustments to inventory / instrument levels to maximize performance

　　Monitor expiring and quality hold stock (internal and external)

　　Coordinate product recall activities

　　Interacts with supporting teams to ensure proper controls on product introductions, launches and withdrawals.

　　Distribution Management

　　Develop & provide reports on distribution management performanceCAPEX Management

　　Assess & improve instrument turns in loan/consignment operations & implement improvement actionsOther responsibilities

　　Ensure good housekeeping at all times

　　Comply with health and safety standards

　　Comply with all SOP’s and Works Instructions

　　Need to work overtime and shifts as and when required

　　Work nightshift and weekends

　　What Makes You Stand Out

　　Effective oral and written communications.

　　Ability to supervise staff without direct reporting lines

　　Strong customer focus and negotiation skills.

　　Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and projects successfully.

　　Creative thinking and problem solving skills to continually improve services.

　　Enjoys and excels at diving into the details and using strong analytical skills to uncover root causes and implement long term solutions.

　　Proficiency with computers using Microsoft Office Suite, SAP and statistical analysis; advance knowledge of distribution, inventory and business systems.

　　Has ability to build and develop professional relationships both internally and externally with customers.

　　Your Background

　　A business or relevant degree or other business related educational qualification in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain preferred

　　3+ years of proven working experience in materials planning environment in an orthopaedic/medical environment preferred, with a track record of success

　　Experience working with contaminated materials (desirable)

　　Exposure to the medical device industry (desirable)

　　Extensive experience with SAP

　　EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability