Purchasing and Warehousing Officer

ZEISS Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted products

Employee discount and benefits program

Close to public transport

Supportive working environment

Foundation-owned organization

Job summary

A technology-driven organization is hiring a part-time Purchasing and Warehouse Officer in Adelaide to support purchasing and warehouse operations across facilities in Australia and New Zealand. The role involves procurement, inventory management, and logistics coordination, as well as collaborating with marketing. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in warehouse operations, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems. The position offers a supportive work environment with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in warehouse operations or equipment support.
• Proficient in using Warehouse Management Systems and remote support tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 25 kg.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of materials to maintain Rx Lab operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct periodic audits.
• Operate reach trucks or forklifts for unloading and loading.
• Arrange local and international freight for Vision Care functions.
• Process and complete customer orders.

Skills

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Networking

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

SAP

Job description

About the Role

We have an excellent opportunity to join our Vision Care team in a Part Time role as Purchasing and Warehouse Officer.

In this role you will be primarily responsible for supporting both purchasing and warehouse functions, ensuring seamless procurement of all materials and supplies required for the operation of the Cut Edge and Fit facilities across Australia and New Zealand. The 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 the Tonsley site.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement of 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 disposal of chemicals or materials.
• Provide support for procurement activities for ZEISS T&I upon request.
• Approve invoice payments and allocate costs to the appropriate cost centres.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct periodic audits.
• Keep detailed records of daily store requisitions.
• Collaborate closely with marketing team to ensure timely delivery of POS materials.
• Receive, inspect and verify daily deliveries.
• Operate reach trucks or forklifts to unload and load vehicles.
• Arrange local, interstate and international freight for all Australian‑based Vision Care functions.
• Prepare consignment documentation and coordinate dispatch of marketing materials.
• Monitor daily Rx lens consignments from the global supply chain and liaise with freight forwarders.
• Provide feedback on customs and freight inquiries.
• Archive shipment files.
• Review freight forwarder invoices for accuracy and allocate charges to the appropriate cost centres.
• Identify inefficiencies in warehouse workflows and recommend process improvements.
• Process and complete customer orders, including picking, packing and labeling.

Required Skills & 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.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety regulations.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 25 kg.
• Capacity to stand for extended periods.
• Strong networking and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel; SAP experience beneficial.

What’s Great About Working at ZEISS

• Discounted ZEISS products.
• Employee discount and benefits program.
• New office location close to public transport and onsite parking.
• Supportive, family‑friendly working environment.
• Foundation‑owned organisation.
• Opportunity to push technological boundaries and contribute to society.

Location

St Marys, South Australia, Australia (Adelaide).

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