Warehouse Operations Assistant

Warehouse and Office Assistant (f/m/d) York, UK

Edmund Optics® is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Edmund Optics` state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position as being one of the largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner when it comes to customized solutions. Supporting numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D; Edmund Optics products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation.

Edmund Optics Europe, a US owned-group consisting of Edmund Optics subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Netherlands and France, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, engineering and application support for a wide product range throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Europe is one of the main growth markets for Edmund Optics globally, leading to a rapidly expanding and developing local team.

To accelerate our success and growth within the European Market, Edmund Optics Ltd. is looking for a

Warehouse and Office Assistant (f/m/d)


The Warehouse and Office Assistant is responsible for ensuring the accurate receipt of all inventories into the UK warehouse, as well as the picking, packing and shipments of outbound orders. The time of this position holder will be split between warehouse duties and additional office duties; however, he would be expected to provide full time warehouse cover when needed (e.g. to cover absences).

Essential Functions: Warehouse:
    • Follow company guidelines and policies on warehouse procedures
    • Maintain a safe, efficient, and tidy working area
    • Conduct daily cycle counts, to ensure inventory accuracy
    • Receive inbound inventory, and accurately file the inventory in the stock room
    • Pick customer orders as required to fulfill 100% on-time shipments
    • Process all shipments through the required courier portals
    • Ensure that all orders are picked, confirmed, and PGI\'d at the end of each shift
    • Process customer returns through SAP and CRM
    • Collaborate with internal customers on a daily basis when communicating status/shipments as requested
    • Report any problems to the Supply Chain manager in a timely manner
    • Comply with governmental and corporate policies, procedures, and regulations
    • Any other duties as instructed by your manager
    Office:
    • When needed, assist the supply chain department on special projects, or assist them when required. Examples of this are (but not limited to): data entry, basic PO management, basic SAP bin management.
    • Assist other departments on special projects, or when required
    • Any other duties as instructed by the line manager

    Qualifications:

    The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Your profile:
    • Able to follow safety rules and procedures
    • Pay attention to details, enabling high accuracy within all aspects
    • Able to work independently without supervision, and able to keep deadlines
    • Good communication and organizational skills
    • Good working knowledge of relevant SAP transactions
    • IT literacy; solid knowledge of basic PC packages such as MS Outlook, Teams and Excel
    • Willingness to occasionally travel for business needs

    What we offer:

    A versatile and challenging position alongside a highly competitive employment package within our dynamic and successful corporation in a growing and future-proof industry. You will have the opportunity to work with highly motivated, self-driven and open-minded people with a great team spirit.

    Edmund Optics provides a range of employee benefits alongside the salary package including:

    • Company pension scheme
    • Private medical & dental insurance
    • Extensive training and development opportunities
    • Subsidized gym membership
    • Cycle to Work scheme
    • Company events
    • ...and a lot more!


    This office-based position is located in York (UK).

    Salary: GBP 25000 - 30000 per year
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