Distribution Operations Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field of healthcare and scientific services is seeking a Distribution Operations Specialist based in Loughborough. The role involves supporting engineering and operational initiatives across Europe, managing inventory analyses, and ensuring compliance in warehousing operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong ERP/WMS experience and a degree in supply chain or logistics, along with excellent data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Experienced in warehousing and distribution operations.
• Strong background in ERP/WMS with data-analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to work in multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support warehouse execution activities and IT operational changes.
• Analyze inventory storage and ensure compliance with policies.
• Lead continuous improvement agenda through PPI tools.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics

Technical apprenticeship

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

SQL database knowledge

Power BI

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

The Distribution Operations Specialist will support Engineering & Operational activities and projects across Europe. Primary responsibilities will include supporting Warehouseexecution activities, operational IT changes, operational processes, and inventory analyses.

This position supports our Distribution Operations, across 6 warehouses and 4 3PL locations with a team of more than 150 warehouse operations employees and handling more than 2.6 million lines per year.

Key Responsibilities:

Use ERP/WMS system to analyse, monitor and audit inventory storage, efficiency, and productivity of the supply chain operations (Receiving, putaway, picking and packing activities) across the European DC network

Ensure compliance of inventory storage to regulatory requirements and company policies (Chemical, Cold Chain and consumables)

Ensure ERP/WMS IT projects are delivered with a high standard to avoid any operational issues during implementation.

Support and provide input into new DC sites and CAPEX projects where required such as warehouse storage design, automation, MHE selection etc.

Ensure all WMS IT changes are tested in line with the IT deployment schedule.

Lead and support continuous improvement agenda through use of PPI tools.

Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experienced and knowledgeable in warehousing and distribution operations and activities.
• Knowledge and experience of ERP/WMS systems (example - IBS, SAP, Manhattan, Red Prairie or other best in breed) with strong data-analytical background.
• Strong data analysis & problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Ability to work in a multi-functional European team and Willingness to travel (10-20%).
• Proficient in English language - French and/or German a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and interaction skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Beneficial

• Microsoft Access database and Power BI
• SQL data base knowledge including writing queries
• Experience working with a quality management system (ISO)
• Continuous improvement experience qualifications (Lean, PPI, MOST, 5S etc.)
• Project management experience
• AutoCAD experience

Minimum Requirements / Experience:

• A Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics, or relevant field Or Technical apprenticeship coupled with equivalent training and experience (NVQ, HND, HNC etc)
• Strong ERP/WMS experience - (example - IBS, SAP, Manhattan, Red Prairie or other best in breed).
• Background of project management with full cycle of responsibilities.