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You will lead the auditing process, investigate deviations, and ensure the facility is always \"audit-ready\" for regulatory bodies.\nWhat You'll Do:\nSystem Ownership: Ensure accurate, complete, and consistent administration of all material movements in SAP to cGMP standards.\n\nAudit Leadership: Lead and execute Cycle Counts as per SOP requirements; maintain high inventory accuracy through regular physical-to-system reconciliations.\n\nDiscrepancy Investigation: Report and investigate any inventory deviations; support the management team in writing SOPs, Work Instructions, and Deviation Reports.\n\nPut-Away Oversight: Perform audits on put-away tasks to ensure materials are in designated storage locations and correctly recorded.\n\nFinancial Reporting: Support the Finance team with End of Month/Year reporting and stock valuations.\n\nInbound/Outbound: Coordinate and process incoming and outbound goods, maintaining the strict order and timing of dock activities.\n\nLead Goods Flow: Optimize internal movement processes and lead upgrades or expansion programs for materials management.\n\nStock Availability: Proactively identify and raise material unavailability to relevant stakeholders to prevent supply gaps.\n\nInternal Support: Coordinate material requests from departments or picking lists; maintain excellent internal customer service and professional relations with transport companies.\n\nAudit Preparation: Coordinate and prepare the site for Regulatory (TGA/FDA) and Internal Audits.\n\nGMP Standards: Ensure all storage and flow of materials meet cGMP/GDP requirements, including the coordination of warehouse/cold room cleaning and freezer calibrations.\n\nEquipment & Safety: Perform daily warehouse equipment checks and maintain logbooks; execute specific EH&S tasks to ensure a safe work environment.\n\nLicensing Tasks: Assist in driving company vehicles and operating forklifts as required for stock movement.\n\nParticipate in and lead Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives to lean out warehouse operations.\n\nSpecial Projects: Contribute technical expertise to special projects and teamwork initiatives as needed.\n\nEducation\nCertification: Warehouse certification or a related Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain.\n\nLicensing: Valid Forklift (LF)(Desired) and Open Car License (Mandatory).\n\nExperience\nDemonstrated background in inventory control and materials management\n\nSignificant experience in cGMP and GDP environments, preferably within a manufacturing facility.\n\nProven experience with SAP is essential.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, Abilities\nCommunication: Proficient in English (written and oral) with the ability to write technical reports and SOPs. Analytical Skills: High attention to detail with the ability to spot trends in data and stock movement.\n\nTeam Player: An excellent standout colleague who can interface with Procurement, Finance, and Production teams.\n\nPhysical Requirements / Work Environment\nImplement OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and balanced workplace environment\n\nAdhere to the Chain of Responsibility obligations under the Australian Heavy Vehicle National Law\n\nOther Important Information\nActivities within the warehouse department need to be done in line with cGMP requirements. A high degree of work scheduling and prioritization of job tasks is important and working with multiple internal customers and IT systems.\n\nBenefits\nJoin our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.\nHealth & Wellbeing: Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.\n\nFlexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.\n\nExtra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.\n\nCharitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.\n\nLearning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.\n\nThermo Fisher Scientific Australia WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality\nOur Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. 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