Inbound Expert

Fortive; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortive Eindhoven EDC is seeking an Inbound Expert to strengthen the inbound operations team within the EMEA Distribution Center. You will focus on receiving, inspection, put-away, and inventory control, while ensuring safety and accuracy in daily tasks.

You will support cross-functional warehouse activities, assist with outbound processes during peak periods, and coach temporary workers to adhere to established procedures. A strong focus on safety and continuous improvement is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse and logistics operations.
• Knowledge of inbound warehouse processes and inventory management.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment or ability to obtain certifications.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and inventory transactions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Execute inbound activities: receiving, inspection, put-away, material handling.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely (forklifts, etc.).
• Maintain inventory accuracy and stock integrity through proper processing.
• Perform cycle counts and inventory investigations as required.
• Support inbound workflows and cross-functional activities during peak periods.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to temporary workers and new team members.

Skills

Inbound processes

Inventory management

WMS

Forklift operation

Team guidance

Tools

WMS

Job description

Location: Eindhoven EDC

Working Hours: Primarily day shift (08:00 – 16:30). Flexibility is expected based on business needs. Overtime may be required, particularly during the final week of each month to support period-end and operational activities.

Position Summary

We are looking for a motivated and reliable team member to join our Inbound Operations team within the EMEA Distribution Center.

The Inbound Expert role builds upon the responsibilities of an Inbound Associate by combining operational excellence with advanced process knowledge, equipment expertise, and administrative support responsibilities. The role serves as a key resource within the inbound operation, supporting process execution, inventory integrity, and knowledge sharing across the team.

In this role, you will primarily support inbound warehouse activities, including receiving, inspection, put-away, inventory handling, and material movements. Depending on operational requirements, you may also provide support to outbound and other warehouse functions to help ensure smooth daily operations and customer service levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute inbound warehouse activities, including receiving, inspection, put-away, and material handling.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and other material handling equipment, in accordance with safety standards and operating procedures.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and support stock integrity through proper transaction processing and inventory controls.
• Perform cycle counts, inventory investigations, and inventory-related activities as required.
• Support specialized supplier processes and develop expertise in designated inbound workflows.
• Perform administrative warehouse activities, including SNAG handling, transaction processing, and data validation within Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Utilize WMS and related systems to accurately process inventory movements, resolve exceptions, and support operational reporting.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to temporary workers and new team members to ensure adherence to established processes and standards.
• Support outbound operations and cross-functional warehouse activities during peak periods or changing business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and Fluke Business System (FBS) standards.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities that enhance operational efficiency, quality, and workplace safety.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in warehouse and logistics operations, preferably within a distribution center environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of inbound warehouse processes and inventory management.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts and other material handling equipment, or the ability to obtain required certifications.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and related inventory transaction processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Basic administrative skills and ability to perform system-based transaction processing.
• Flexible team player willing to work across multiple warehouse functions.
• Ability to support, coach, and share knowledge with temporary workers and less experienced team members.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to continuous improvement.Strong focus on safety, productivity, and customer service.

Why Join This Role?

This position offers the opportunity to further develop warehouse and logistics expertise while gaining exposure to a broad range of operational processes within the EMEA Distribution Center. As an Inbound Expert, you will play an important role in supporting operational excellence, maintaining inventory integrity, and contributing to the success of the inbound operation through specialized knowledge, flexibility, and continuous improvement.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Fluke

Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

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