Value Added Logistics Specialist

Posted May 05, 2023
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Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.

Learn more about working with us at topconcareers.com

The VAL Specialist is responsible for processes supporting to the main process of order planning, execution and processing as well as troubleshooting and product service. Next to this the VAL Specialist is responsible for an accurate execution and processing of all logistics processes related inbound and outbound.

Besides above main tasks the Value Added Logistics Specialist also needs to suggest potential improvements in the in- or outbound processes to the Warehouse Manager.

Within this VAL Specialist functional position we'll expect you to
  • Maintain and register kitting (new-old-change)
  • Govern Pre-delivery inspection
  • Training new hires - update staff on new procedures
  • Setting up and maintaining work instructions
  • New item registration
  • Packing instructions for kitting
  • Measurements, weight and packaging validation & registration
  • Perform or ensure daily cycle counts as per agreed cycle count schedule in cooperation with the inventory analyst
  • Report, validate, discuss and settle discrepancies in stock together with the warehouse manager and the inventory analyst
  • Perform administrative tasks related to the above and follow up on customer service requests related to the SalesForce que.
  • Coordinating resources between in- and outbound in agreement with the assistant warehouse manager.
  • Escalating system issues, process hick-up and inefficiencies to the warehouse manager.


When required to support the team with:

Inbound
  • Process the inbound orders (STO & PO) administratively and physically
  • Organize the putaway process (right location, right quantity)

Outbound
  • Process the outbound orders (delivery/ TO) administratively and physically
  • Pick & pack the goods according to instructions
    • Using a hand scanner
    • Based on the printed TO
    • Using the right packaging and packing materials

General
  • Adhere to health & safety policies and quality standards
  • Ensure a clean and hazard free work environment
  • Appropriate weight distribution & stacking patterns on
  • pallets (outbound) and racking (inbound)


Minimum requirements for this role:

- 3-5 years working experience in a Warehouse or Logistics

- MBO education and /or experience

- Forklift certificate

- Reach truck certificate

- VOG certificate required

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

- Team player and flexible

- Capable to do physical work

- Works well with details

- Hands on mentality and high adaptivity to changes

- Great in organizing workflow

- Accurate

- MS Office experience and ERP Systems

- Dutch and English verbal and in writing

What do we offer!

At Topcon we invest in you. We offer you an interesting, international work environment and varied position at a top player in the market. For this position we offer you a reward that, depending on knowledge and experience, can certainly be called excellent. In addition, we offer you an employment package, such as:
  • A full-time job with the prospect of permanent employment
  • Working in a great team
  • Full employer (free) paid pension contribution
  • 28 vacation days
  • 13th month salary
  • Travel allowance
  • Collective Health Insurance
  • Internal training
  • Room for growth on professional level


Join Topcon

Are you ready for a new challenge and do you recognize yourself in the above profile? We invite you to apply for this position and send your CV with motivation via our career site.

For further information, please contact our corporate Recruiter Linda van der Heide by mail lvanderheide@topcon.com

Topcon is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.