Field Logistics Associate 2

Smith & Nephew; Oak Grove (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Stock Options

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Smith+Naphew is seeking a Field Logistics Associate 2 who will be an on-site member of the Logistics Team in a District Sales Office. This role provides logistical support to Sales Reps and hospital staff, focusing on product delivery, restocking, and maintaining inventory levels.

The candidate will learn company systems and procedures and act as a professional representative of the company. Overtime and on-call availability may be required to accommodate emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years in logistics or related field.
• Experience supporting logistics, distribution, inventory management, or warehouse operations.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with inventory control processes and accuracy initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and prioritize deliveries and pickups.
• Assign local pickups and deliveries based on time-sensitivity and route distance.
• Process paperwork for shipments.
• Maintain knowledge of products and procedures for field logistics.
• Identify delivery errors and reduce redundancies.
• Communicate with office staff, sales reps, and hospital staff.
• Assist OSC, Office, Sales as needed.
• Work with OSC staff and Inventory Specialist on delivery options.

Skills

Customer service

Logistics coordination

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Naphew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. The Field Logistics Associate 2 is an on-site member of the Logistics Team in a District Sales Office. This person will provide logistical support to the Sales Reps as well as excellent customer service to the hospital staff that will differentiate Smith & Nephew from their competitors. The Field Logistics Associate 2 will focus on product delivery, re-stocking and maintaining inventory levels, and re-setting instruments pre-and post-surgery. Will acquire a good working knowledge of company products, operating systems and procedures is critical.

What will you be doing?

• Plans, schedules, and prioritizes upcoming surgery procedures that will be needed form the district office.
• Assign local pickups and deliveries with respect to time-sensitivity of each and distances to be traveled to mobile field logistics personnel.
• Assures necessary paperwork is processed for shipments handled.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of existing products and new product introductions (instruments and implants) to effectively function in the field regarding proper delivery and pickups.
• Ability to proactively identify errors and omissions in deliveries/ pickups to eliminate redundancy in required stops.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with Office Staff, Sales Representatives and all third-party end-users, including but not limited to Hospital Receiving, Central Processing, and Operating Room Staff.
• Fields customer complaints and communicates them as necessary to OSC staff.
• Dress in a professional manner as a representative of the company, this may entail wearing Smith and Nephew logoed apparel at the discretion of supervising manager.
• When not directly engaged in courier responsibilities assist in Office, Sales and OSC duties as required.
• Works with the District OSC staff and Inventory Specialist in analyzing and deciding the best options for local delivery based on time, cost, and vehicle availability, with respect to multiple locations and extremely time-sensitive shipments.
• Routes shipments via the most appropriate method and confirms updated delivery.
• Carries cellular phone on person at all times in order to communicate effectively regarding pickups and deliveries.
• Overtime / call will be required to accommodate emergency situations and facilitate changing surgical schedules.

What will you need to be successful?

• Education High school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of relevant experience in operations, distribution, logistics, inventory management, customer service, or a related field.
• Experience supporting logistics, distribution, inventory management, supply chain, customer service, or warehouse operations.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with inventory control processes and inventory accuracy initiatives preferred.
• You. Unlimited.

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Your Future:

• 401k Matching Program
• 401k Plus Program
• Discounted Stock Options
• Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance:

• Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flex Holidays
• Paid Community Service Day

Your Wellbeing:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

Training:

• Hands-On
• Team-Customized
• Mentorship

Extra Perks:

• Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!