Inventory Control Specialist

Coloplast; Felgueiras; Presencial; EUR 35 000 - 50 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Coloplast is seeking an Inventory Controller in Portugal to ensure warehouse processes, data reliability in E1 ERP-WMS, and coordination with Buyers. You will manage stock accuracy, cycle counts, and reporting while driving improvements in layout, safety, and efficiency.

You will lead a multi-shift team, support KPIs, and liaise with Planning, Production, Quality, and 3PLs. A background in medical devices and proficiency in Excel are preferred.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent in logistics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations and stock control.
• Proficient with ERP systems – Oracle or SAP is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% during startup and 10% thereafter.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• English proficiency at C1 or C2; Portuguese language is a must.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee inbound receiving, put-away, storage, and outbound shipping across the site.
• Lead and develop warehouse staff; promote safety and Lean initiatives.
• Ensure inventory accuracy (>99%) and robust cycle counting and master data discipline.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, Quality, and 3PLs for stock transfers.
• Drive compliance with Coloplast QMS and ISO 13485 requirements.

Conhecimentos

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement

Formação académica

High School Diploma in Logistics or related field

Ferramentas

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Job Family: Supply & Logistics

Country/Region: Portugal

The Inventory Controller is responsible for assuring the warehouse processes, assuring systems E1 ERP- WMS , CIMBI and MES data reliability, supervision of Warehouse time slot system, contact with Buyers, tracking warehouse documentation, preparing reports, making Inventory adjustments in E1, checking the accuracy of the goods receipt, preparation and management of inventory , corrections in the system , compliance with company policy, Quality and EHS procedures. Obliged to perform his work at the highest possible level and perform all other tasks that can be instructed by his immediate superior, or managing director, if not contrary to the effective law/company regulations.

Scope & Impact

• Operational footprint: Inbound receiving, put ‑ away, bulk and pick storage, production supermarkets/Kanban, picking, tugger trains/VNA operations, outbound shipping, and site spare ‑ parts warehouse.
• People leadership: Helps and Leads wh assistances, wh recycling, receiving, dispatch, picking operators; overall team includes multi ‑ shift warehouse associates; maintaining the wh stock processes
• Financial accountability: Assuring the correct management of Nom Bom materials, MHE resources, and stock´s accuracy,
• Systems ownership: System daily implementation and usage for warehousing in Oracle E1 (Advanced Warehousing); drives master ‑ data discipline and audit readiness.
• Network interfaces: Liasing to Planning, Production, Quality, Engineering/Maintenance, Procurement, Transportation/3PLs, and other Coloplast sites for stock transfers

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Implement the warehousing initiatives aligned to site ramp ‑ up and Site targets
• Assure Inventory control and stock processes compliance.
• Support and development of Wh team, conduct PDPs, prepare training plans and related documentation and perform work at the highest level.
• Organize and improve warehouse layout and suggest automation/digital and lean initiatives to optimize flow, safety, and capacity.

2) Operations Management (Service, Cost, Quality, Delivery)

• Support operations across receiving, put ‑ away, replenishment to production, order picking/packing, shipping, and spare ‑ parts warehouse.
• Take measures to achieve target KPIs: Dock ‑ to ‑ Stock time, Production replenishment OTIF, Inventory Accuracy, Cycle Count Compliance, Damage/Scrap, and Order Lead Time.
• Prepare visual performance boards and manage problem ‑ solving routines; elevate and resolve constraints impacting production.

3) Compliance, Quality & Traceability

• Ensure full adherence to Coloplast QMS and applicable medical ‑ device requirements (e.g., ISO 13485 principles for traceability and lot control), including FIFO, quarantine/hold processes, and controlled storage.
• Act as process implementer for warehousing SOPs/WIs; maintain validated processes where required; ensure audit readiness and effective CAPA management.
• Support warehousing activities compliance; drive root ‑ cause analysis and systemic corrective actions.
• Help build and maintain a high ‑ performing, safety ‑ first culture; recruit, onboard, and develop the operational team across shifts.
• Assure standard work, and continuous improvement.

5) Safety & EHS Leadership

• Ensure compliance with EHS policies, legal requirements, and incident investigation standards.
• Drive proactive safety initiatives (traffic plans, pedestrian segregation, rack inspections, battery ‑ charging safety, ergonomic improvements) and maintain all wh equipment’s in perfect conditions

6) Inventory Integrity & Master Data

• Achieve and sustain >99% inventory accuracy through robust cycle counting, reconciliation, and systemic error ‑ proofing.
• Ensure master ‑ data and transactional discipline in E1 (locations, item/lot attributes, units of measure, status codes) and effective interfaces with Planning and Quality.
• Help assure the budget for the warehouse OPEX (labor, MHE, consumables, packaging) and productivity pipeline; help achieve and deliver year ‑ on ‑ year cost improvements.
• Suggest yearly CAPEX for Storage, racking, MHE, and digital solutions, helping manage business cases, procurement, commissioning, and benefits realization.

8) Projects & Start ‑ Up

• Suggest and help build greenfield start ‑ up activities: staff training, SOP library, E1 Advanced Warehouse process design and testing, warehouse readiness, operational trials, and ramp to steady state.

9) Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Ensure safety risks control and contingency plans for the warehouse (e.g., system outage, MHE unavailability).

Essential Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and revelant trainning in Logistics, Supply Chain Management
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations, and stock control activities
• Proficient with ERP systems – Oracle or SAP is a plus.
• Willingness to travel during startup up to 20% during organization and process setup, 10% annually thereafter.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• English proficiency at C1 or C2.
• Portuguese language is a must.
• Experience in medical devices company is a plus
• Customer ‑ service orientation to internal and external partners
• Resilience and sound judgment under pressure
• Data ‑ driven decision making and problem solving (A3/8D/PDCA)
• Continuous improvement mindset and change management

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfill their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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