About the Role:
You will oversee inventory management activities including accuracy and traceability, inventory control and proposals for improvement, ageing/excess stock management, KPI monitoring, and reporting to support operational and finance stakeholders.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Maintain stock levels and manage replenishments for non-main storage locations; prepare and coordinate system and physical transfers with SCM partners.
- Manage customer-traded-in assets after Sales disposition instructions (e.g., convert to demo assets, write-off) including approvals, system updates and physical transfers.
- Review and release stocks tagged to sales orders when they are no longer required; coordinate with Sales Support and SCM.
- Monitor inbound shipments for short shelf-life products and coordinate with Purchasing and MBCs for resolution when required.
- Perform periodic reviews of ageing and discontinued stocks and present recommendations for write-off to management.
- Consolidate and manage demo stock requests; arrange transfers and approvals for demo assets and maintain appropriate records.
- Support ship-hold events by generating and distributing Open SO/Open DN/inventory reports and coordinating execution with SCM and 3PL providers.
- Manage activities for Field Safety Corrective Actions (product recalls): provide traceability records, coordinate stop shipments, track affected product in transit, and support disposal and financial recovery processes (credit requests / Return PO coordination).
- Coordinate marine cargo insurance matters with brokers, freight forwarders and surveyors when needed; support annual shipment submissions and work with Finance on policy renewal.
- Support financial year-end by preparing inventory reports for auditors, reconciling inventory balances with Finance, and performing stock adjustments as required; resolve variances including those involving 3PLs.
- Prepare regular inventory and ageing reports (finished goods and repair parts), generate month-end comparisons against budget, provide data for PowerBI/operational analysis, and support obsolescence reporting.
- Support other operational tasks such as archiving inbound documents, logistics vendors invoice verification, continuous process improvement, team projects and manager-assigned tasks.
About Olympus:
Our purpose at Olympus is to make people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling through innovation. As technology pioneers, we design and deliver solutions across our Medical division that make a positive contribution to society.
Why Work at Olympus
At Olympus, we are dedicated to fostering a high-performing culture, a collaborative environment, and enabling everyone to shine. Our common values of Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact, and Empathy form the foundation of our culture and guide our behavior, where our people feel like they are making a difference every single day.
Benefits:
- A competitive salary package including AWS and Variable Bonus.
- 18 days of annual leave in your first year.
- End-of-year recharge week.
- Health and Wellbeing initiatives (Annual Medical Checkups, Flu Vaccinations, Dental benefits, and Employee Assistance Programs).
What We Are Looking For:
- Tertiary education or equivalent practical experience in supply chain, logistics, or related fields.
- 3+ years experience in inventory/materials management (including consumables with expiry and capital equipment handling).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working independently and within cross-functional teams.
- Clear verbal and written communication and effective presentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
- Working knowledge of SAP (MM and MRP) and Salesforce.
- Knowledge of inventory management principles and regional distribution center operations.
- Familiarity with GDPMDS standards.
- Experience working with KPIs for inventory management.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.
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