Purpose of the functionDeveloping, managing and improving the (operational) inventory policy, activities and results for theBase Logistics Group within the set frameworks and annual plan of Base Logistics and continuous improvementresults of the department.Position in the organizationReports to: Warehouse ManagerLeads: 1-5 Stock ControllerResult area CoreContribution to Inventory PolicyProviding input for the inventory policy in accordance with the stated requirements guidelines and business strategy in connection with managerEnsure coordination of inventory policy with manager and other departmentsProviding input when drawing up budget (requests) in accordance with set guidelinesMonitoring the budget and taking corrective action if threats arise exceedancesEnsure implementation of the established inventory policy monitoring the results (including quality and efficiency) and progress and corrective actionEvaluate results achieved and plans implementedManaged inventoryAssessing customer requests regarding storage and management of inventory and coordination with internal staffEnsure accurate stock administration and countsEnsure the analysis and resolution of inventory problemsEnsure monitoring, recording and reporting discrepanciesMaintaining internal and external contacts to ensure the quality of to ensure inventory managementImproved resultsAnalyzing team results and investigating causes for differencesIdentifying improvements in processes, in your own department and cross-departmentalMaking (improvement) proposals to the managerParticipate in and lead projects aimed at improving the existingSupporting employees and managers in developing and carrying out improvement projectsMotivating employees to participate in improvement projects, identifying and reporting opportunities for process improvementsAdvising manager on deployment of people and resources long termReported dataReporting and informing internal staff about achieved resultsReporting on stock counts and differences to manager and the customerManage employeesBeing the first point of contact for warehouse employeesDistributing work and supervising implementationTaking corrective action and solving problems cannot or should not be resolved by employeesInstructing, coaching and guiding employeesUse of HR instruments providedEnsuring the development of employeesProject contributionMaking improvement proposals to managers with regard to stock managementParticipate in projects aimed at improvementRegulations complied withMaintain quality of performance by following organization procedures, attend training sessions and following Client specific requirements as per agreed procedures and instructionsCompliance with legal regulations and business obligationsComply with all safety protocolsEnsure compliance with quality procedures including ISO 13485, FDA, and other agencies.Job requirementsEducation, knowledge and experience:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience4 years of experience inventory control2 years of experience in a supervisory roleExperience with TMS & WMS platformsExperience in using warehouse equipment (e.g. forklifts, pallet jacks)Competencies and skills:Dexterity, attention to detail, and organizational skillsExperience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams)Social and communication skills for maintaining contacts (spoken and written)Ability to meet the physical demands of the jobLicense to operate forklifts, preferred but not requiredAccurate, flexible and objective with an analytical and problem-solving mindsetAdditional information/requirementsIn addition to the main responsibilities and requirements described above, the employee is expected to: