Purchasing And Warehouse Officer

Zeiss Group; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounted ZEISS products

Employee discount and benefits program

New office location close to public交通

Supportive, family friendly working环境

Descripción de la vacante

ZEISS Vision Care in Adelaide is seeking a Purchasing and Warehouse Officer to support procurement and warehouse operations across Australia and New Zealand. Based at Tonsley, you will coordinate materials, ensure MSDS compliance, and handle receiving, shipping and order fulfilment for Rx labs.

You will use WMS and remote support tools, process invoices, and partner with marketing and freight teams to optimise stock and delivery timelines.

Formación

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in warehouse operations and/or equipment support.
• Proficiency in using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and remote support tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety regulations and practices.

Responsabilidades

• Procure materials to maintain Rx Lab operations and ensure MSDS accessibility.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and coordinate stock audits.
• Receive, inspect and verify daily deliveries; arrange local, interstate and international freight as needed.
• Process customer orders: picking, packing and labeling for shipment.

Conocimientos

Warehouse operations

WMS proficiency

Remote support tools

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Physical ability (lift 25kg)

MS Office (Word/Excel)

SAP experience (beneficial)

Herramientas

SAP

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

• Join a world-leading optical company
• Be part of a team that offers great training and a supportive work environment
• Full-time permanent role based in Tonsley, South Australia

ZEISS is an internationally renowned Optical and Opto-electronic business with a clear strategy and vision to further develop the Australian & New Zealand business. With a proud history built on 178 years of technical innovation and annual R&D investments exceeding 15% of revenue, ZEISS Australasia offers market leading products in the Microscopy, Medical Technology and Consumer Optics industries.

We have an excellent opportunity to join our Vision Care team as Purchasing and Warehouse Officer. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for supporting both purchasing and warehouse functions. The officer ensures seamless procurement of all materials and supplies required for the operation of the Cut Edge and Fit facilities across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring strict compliance with Australian Standards, operational specifications, and Occupational Health & Safety Regulations. This position also delivers purchasing and freight services to other ZEISS Vision Care functions within the Adelaide facility and provides essential support for warehouse operations, including goods receipt and dispatch activities at Tonsley site.

Procurement Responsibilities

• Procure materials necessary to maintain Rx Lab operations.
• Ensure that Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are provided for all purchased chemicals and are accessible in the Chem-Watch system.
• Complete Waste Transport Certificates as required prior to the disposal of chemicals or materials.
• The company is committed to environmental sustainability, promote environmentally friendly practices, such as recycling packaging materials and reducing energy consumption in warehouse operations.
• Provide support for procurement activities for ZEISS T&I upon request.
• Approve invoice payments and allocate costs to the appropriate cost centres.

Inventory and Support Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct periodic inventory audits to identify discrepancies and improve inventory control processes.
• Keep detailed records of daily store requisitions.
• Collaborate closely with marketing team to ensure timely delivery of Point-of-Sale (POS) materials, enhancing customer satisfaction and overseeing back-office functions of the ZEISS Partner Program.

Receiving and Shipping Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify daily deliveries.
• Operate reach trucks or forklifts to unload and load vehicles for deliveries as required.
• Arrange and prepare local, interstate, and international freight for all Australian-based Vision care functions, as requested.
• Prepare consignment documentation and coordinate the dispatch of marketing materials.
• Monitor daily Rx lens consignments from the ZEISS global supply chain and liaise with freight forwarders as needed.
• Provide feedback on customs and freight inquiries.
• Archive shipment files, including lenses, goods, and RCs.
• Review freight forwarder invoices to ensure accuracy and allocate charges to the appropriate cost centres.
• Identify inefficiencies in warehouse workflows and recommend process improvements.

Order Fulfillment Responsibilities

• Process and complete customer orders, including picking, packing, and labelling items for shipment.

Requirements and qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in warehouse operations and/or equipment support (preferred but not required).
• Proficiency in using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and remote support tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to workplace health and safety regulations and practices.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 25kg).
• Capacity to stand for extended periods.
• Strong networking and time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel, SAP experience would be beneficial.

• Discounted ZEISS products including ZEISS lenses
• Employee discount and benefits program
• New office location, close to public transport and onsite parking
• Supportive, family friendly working environment

Foundation owned organisation

• Work at ZEISS and leave your mark in this world. With us, you can push technological boundaries, shape markets and contribute to the advancement of society.

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