Warehouse Supervisor

About HOYA Surgical Optics (HSO)

HOYA Surgical Optics (HSO) is the globally leading Preloaded Intraocular Lens (IOL) focused company that provides technologies and solutions that exceed expectations, enabling ophthalmic surgeons to focus on restoring sight. We are dedicated to improving the vision and quality of life for millions of people suffering from cataract, and helping them celebrate life visually.

HSO empowers cataract surgeons all over the world with innovative ophthalmic devices and services, with an attention to detail that helps them achieve better surgical outcomes and better practice results. Our commitment to delivering these results is grounded upon a quality management system that is continuously improving to meet changing global regulatory requirements and our entrepreneurial drive to be the brand of first choice.

At HSO, People is the key factor to our success. We aim to create a conducive work environment for our employees around the globe, and to promote an inclusive culture based on our core values – Excellence, Passion, Innovative, Collaboration, and Accountability.

HSO way of working

In fulfilling our roles, we are

• Accountable for our own capabilities and development,
• Focused on delivering results without excuses, and
• Alive to the sensitivities, risk, and impact we have on others and work in a way that helps others do their work effectively.

We are looking for people who

• See beyond themselves and are impact-focused,
• Consider the needs, challenges, and objectives of every person with whom they interact, and
• Exhibit positive reinforcement to help others succeed.

About the role

Works closely with and have impact on:

• Customer Service 
• Demand Planing
• Purchasing IT
• QM
• HR

Reports to: Manager Logistics

Function: Supply Chain Management

Work Location/Site: Mörfelden, Germany

Role Overview

In this role, the incumbent ensures smooth team operations and warehouse activities by supporting local staff. Key aspect is the facilitation of organizational needs in the warehouse and ensuring correct data input in our databases.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor warehouse activities to ensure that goods are stored correctly and safely, and warehouse space is used efficiently
• Prioritize and assign tasks to ensure that the team’s resources are used effectively and that work schedules and targets are met
• Supervise staff to ensure that all warehouse activities and all machines and equipment is operated safely
• Train new workers in the organization’s operating procedures and standards
• Ensure that there is sufficient inventory to meet the organisation’s needs by moving products and managing out-of-stock/over-stocked products
• Enter data into a database or other computerised system to maintain up-to-date stock records; retrieve stored information; place movement orders; respond to inquiries (e.g. inventory levels or delivery schedules)

Requirements

Experience

• Experience in logistics and warehouse management

Skills/Accreditations

• High degree of reliability
• Flexibility
• Hands-on mentality
• Attention to detail
• Good understanding of MS Office, SAP, Navision, Microsoft Dynamics365
• Good English skills
• Fluent German

Academic Qualifications

• Relevant vocational training and / or equivalent experience in logistics

Travel requirements

• 5%