Coordinator Logistics + Distributor and Large shipments

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

Summary Of Duties

In this position on a day shift you will work in the Logistics Department of our Distribution Centre in Maastricht. As a Logistics Coordinator Outbound you ensure that products are prepared for transport. You follow up on the picking & packing process and prepare the shipping documents, all in close contact with Customer service. In this position you take independent responsibility for the whole process, all the way from releasing the order in our system to welcoming the drivers who come to pick up the goods. Good communication skills in both Dutch and English are required as you will have daily interactions with other parties.

In short, a versatile position, in a close-knit team, in which you are involved in many different activities.

Logistics Coordination Tasks

• Making sure that customer orders are shipped in a timely manner.
• Responsible for inbound shipments and making sure these are available in stock in a timely manner.
• Direct contact with forwarders on daily issues.
• Resolve issues and problems that may arise with outbound and inbound shipments.
• Track deliveries and arrange for POD’s (Proof of Delivery) when required.
• Responsible for arranging pickups.
• Ensuring that correct carriers and services are used.
• Responsible for correct paperwork and (export) documents for shipments.
• Keeping an efficient and complete filing system for all shipping documents.
• Main contact person for customer service department for all logistic related matters.
• Coordinates all activities in the warehouse.
• Containing on hold products.
• Responsible for RGA’s.
• Physical handling of returned products.
• All administrative booking in software programs.
• Backup for colleagues.
• Assists the Logistics Manager in all his activities.
  
  

Distributor And Large Shipment Related Tasks

• Releasing deliveries in the Voice Picking system
• Following up on the progress of shipments with the warehouse team
• Shipping out packaged shipments by customer requirements
• Coordinating shipment pickups:
• Answer doorbell when driver arrives
• Arrange for the truck to be loaded by a Logistics Operator
• Handling of the paperwork
  

Additional Tasks

• Assist in exception handling
• Developing and improving the trained processes, together with other Coordinator, Logistics and the warehouse manager.
  
  

Summary Of Minimum Qualifications

• Three years (+) experience in a Quality environment, preferably in Healthcare/Medical Device industry in a similar role.
• Knowledge of quality principles as defined in the regulations and the ability to utilize these methods in a logistics environment.
• PC skills including standard Office packages as well as the ability to understand and learn customized computer software programs.
• Two years (+) experience in a warehouse and shipping environment.
• Language skills: fluent Dutch and English. Knowledge of German or French would be a plus.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, decision making, communication and influencing skills.
• Good judgement and ability, and skilled to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work as part of a team and meet targets/goals efficiently; take the lead in all quality related issues, set the pace/standard for the teams that you are part of; ensure that work continues to flow at all times.
• Ability to work under strict constraint and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to identify improvements in quality assurance methods and processes.
• Ability to approach each task assigned with a “can do, will do” attitude.
• Being flexible.
• Ability to initiate and work independently and work well with others.
• To be a coach for the warehouse operators.
  
  

We are Global

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with an international sales force and clinical support team totalling in excess of 500 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,300 people worldwide.

Merit Medical EMEA currently has over 300 employees, spread over more than 20 countries in the EMEA region.

Merit Maastricht (The Netherlands) is the European Headquarters and Distribution Center of Excellence. Much of Merit Medical’s world-class customer service happens here along with our excellent physician training courses. More than 100 employees work at this growing Merit campus and enjoy many benefits, such as flexible working hours and competitive salaries as well as learning opportunities and internships.

Culture

A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with a 50/50 ratio of male and female employees and more than 30 nationalities. We value every employee as an individual.

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.