Logistic Supervisor

at  Verathon

Company Overview:
Verathon is a global medical device company focused on supporting customers by being their trusted partner, delivering high-quality products that endure over time and ensure clinical and economic utility. Two areas where Verathon has significantly impacted patient care, and become the market leader in each, are bladder volume measurement and airway management. The company’s BladderScan portable ultrasound and GlideScope video laryngoscopy & bronchoscopy systems effectively address unmet needs for healthcare providers and meaningfully raise the standard of care for patients. Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, USA and has international subsidiaries in Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.verathon.com.
Overview:
Verathon® is looking for a Logistics Supervisor to become the newest member of our Operations team located in our Amsterdam, Netherlands office.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the inter-company ordering and receiving process working in concert with HQ
• Provide materials delivery and support for the service team in the Amsterdam office
• Creates, designs, implements, and maintains daily performance management culture
• Execute on best-in-class inventory planning and cycle count program
• Monitors stock levels & values and initiates activities for reduction of stock value in inventory (e.g.: slow moving items, damaged stock)
• Delivery high on time delivery (OTD) service level to direct customers and distributors
• Develop a metric-based approach and key performance indicators to measure the shipping team’s performance
• Analyse the performance of the logistics (inbound + outbound) in terms of cost & services and make improvements
• Work collaboratively with inter-related departments within the EU and US teams to achieve business goals
• Manage and oversee the Material Review Board (MRB) process for non-conforming material within the EU distribution center
• Utilize lean tools and strategies for process improvement and waste reduction to drive out cost
• Set clear goals for the team in alignment with OPS department goals to execute supply chain strategies
• Work cross functionally to resolve complex business problems.
• Manage talent acquisition and development for the Logistics team
• Manage staff with a standard scheduling structure to support a lean culture and operational excellence
• Continuation of Verathon’s Mission and Objectives
• Ensure adherence to Roper’s Code of Ethics, Compliance initiatives, Workplace Harassment and Technology & Privacy guidelines

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related experience with proven track record of achievements gained in working in similar markets and companies, preferably in a medical device, pharmaceutical or capital equipment organization Experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working for a U.S. based manufacturing company highly preferred
• Experience in logistics, planning, demand forecasting, and procurement
• Solid knowledge of the logistics supplier market, highly desirable
• Knowledge of competitive advantage through applying an understanding of the market and external environment to all business activities
• Must have strong analysis skills with ability to apply good judgment to business planning and commercial matters
• Proficient with Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel

• Manage the inter-company ordering and receiving process working in concert with HQ
• Provide materials delivery and support for the service team in the Amsterdam office
• Creates, designs, implements, and maintains daily performance management culture
• Execute on best-in-class inventory planning and cycle count program
• Monitors stock levels & values and initiates activities for reduction of stock value in inventory (e.g.: slow moving items, damaged stock)
• Delivery high on time delivery (OTD) service level to direct customers and distributors
• Develop a metric-based approach and key performance indicators to measure the shipping team’s performance
• Analyse the performance of the logistics (inbound + outbound) in terms of cost & services and make improvements
• Work collaboratively with inter-related departments within the EU and US teams to achieve business goals
• Manage and oversee the Material Review Board (MRB) process for non-conforming material within the EU distribution center
• Utilize lean tools and strategies for process improvement and waste reduction to drive out cost
• Set clear goals for the team in alignment with OPS department goals to execute supply chain strategies
• Work cross functionally to resolve complex business problems.
• Manage talent acquisition and development for the Logistics team
• Manage staff with a standard scheduling structure to support a lean culture and operational excellence
• Continuation of Verathon’s Mission and Objectives
• Ensure adherence to Roper’s Code of Ethics, Compliance initiatives, Workplace Harassment and Technology & Privacy guideline