Logistics Operator

Biopharma Asia; Nijmegen; Remote; EUR 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Service recognition awards

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Nijmegen, Netherlands, is seeking a Supply Chain Logistics Operator to manage day-to-day material handling and logistics for manufacturing operations. You will ensure materials are received, inspected, stored, and shipped in compliance with GMP and SAP-based processes, collaborating with Quality, Operations, and external partners.

The role emphasizes FEFO, inventory accuracy, and traceability, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvements and training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in warehouse, logistics, material handling, or supply chain operations preferred.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals, is an advantage.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP/WMS system preferred.
• Basic understanding of GMP, inventory control, FEFO, material traceability, and warehouse practices is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming raw materials, components, and production-related materials against purchase orders and shipping documentation.
• Perform incoming goods inspections and coordinate sampling and release activities with Quality.
• Execute Goods Receipt, Goods Issue, material movements, and inventory transactions in SAP or applicable inventory systems.
• Ensure materials are correctly identified, labeled, segregated, and stored according to their quality status and storage requirements.
• Apply FEFO principles and support effective shelf-life management.
• Prepare, stage, and replenish materials to support manufacturing operations.
• Maintain alignment between physical inventory, SAP, and applicable inventory control records.
• Perform cycle counts and physical inventory activities and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Prepare and coordinate outbound shipments, including shipments to external warehouses and sterilization partners.
• Maintain accurate warehouse records, logbooks, documentation, and material traceability.
• Support material replenishment and purchasing activities to maintain appropriate inventory levels and business continuity.
• Perform activities in accordance with applicable SOPs, GMP requirements, and safety standards.
• Identify and elevate discrepancies related to materials, inventory, labeling, documentation, or storage conditions.
• Participate in Non-Conformance investigations and support CAPA activities related to warehouse and material handling processes.
• Maintain clean, organized, safe, and compliant warehouse and storage areas.
• Identify and support improvements in material flow, inventory accuracy, warehouse processes, safety, and compliance.
• Support updates to procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
• Participate in implementation of improved processes and ways of working.

Skills

Communication in English

Dutch language advantage

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Ownership

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of your employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function:

Warehouse & Distribution

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

The Supply Chain Logistics Operator is responsible for the day-to-day execution of material handling and logistics activities supporting manufacturing operations. The role ensures materials are received, inspected, stored, released, moved, issued, and shipped in accordance with applicable procedures, GMP requirements, and inventory controls.

The role works closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, and external logistics partners to ensure material availability, inventory accuracy, traceability, and compliant warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

Inbound & Material Handling

Receive and verify incoming raw materials, components, and production-related materials against purchase orders and shipping documentation.

Perform incoming goods inspections and coordinate sampling and release activities with Quality.

Execute Goods Receipt, Goods Issue, material movements, and inventory transactions in SAP or applicable inventory systems.

Ensure materials are correctly identified, labeled, segregated, and stored according to their quality status and storage requirements.

Apply FEFO principles and support effective shelf-life management.

Prepare, stage, and replenish materials to support manufacturing operations.

Inventory & Logistics

Maintain alignment between physical inventory, SAP, and applicable inventory control records.

Perform cycle counts and physical inventory activities and investigate inventory discrepancies.

Prepare and coordinate outbound shipments, including shipments to external warehouses and sterilization partners.

Maintain accurate warehouse records, logbooks, documentation, and material traceability.

Support material replenishment and purchasing activities to maintain appropriate inventory levels and business continuity.

Quality & Compliance

Perform activities in accordance with applicable SOPs, GMP requirements, and safety standards.

Identify and elevate discrepancies related to materials, inventory, labeling, documentation, or storage conditions.

Participate in Non-Conformance investigations and support CAPA activities related to warehouse and material handling processes.

Maintain clean, organized, safe, and compliant warehouse and storage areas.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and support improvements in material flow, inventory accuracy, warehouse processes, safety, and compliance.

Support updates to procedures, work instructions, and training materials.

Participate in implementation of improved processes and ways of working.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent qualification required.

Previous experience in warehouse, logistics, material handling, or supply chain operations preferred.

Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals, is an advantage.

Experience with SAP or another ERP/WMS system preferred.

Basic understanding of GMP, inventory control, FEFO, material traceability, and warehouse practices is an advantage.

Comfortable working with computerized systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Good communication skills in English; Dutch is an advantage.

Key Competencies

Strong attention to detail and quality.

Hands‑on, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.

Strong ownership and accountability.

Good organizational and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to work effectively across Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations.

Team-oriented and able to work independently when required.

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Preferred Skills:

AI Judgement Integration, Business Behavior, Communication, Data Savvy, Demand Planning, Detail-Oriented, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Document Management, Execution Focus, Inventory Management, Inventory Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Personal Development, Process Optimization, Process Oriented, Supply Planning, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Warehouse Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€40,000.00 - €63,020.00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

Additional information:

The Netherlands: 8%.The annual base pay includes an 8% holiday allowance.

Het bruto jaarsalaris is inclusief vakantietoeslag van 8%.