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Senior Warehouse Specialist

Zurich Instruments
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Zürich, ZH

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Zurich Instruments is seeking a Senior Warehouse Specialist to own end-to-end intralogistics, inventory control, and incoming goods, ensuring ERP stock accuracy and seamless interface with purchasing and production. The role requires leading continuous improvement projects, coordinating with manufacturing, and acting as backup for the logistician on shipments. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in warehouse management in a technical or precision manufacturing setting, solid ERP experience (Odoo a plus), and a track record of lean process optimization. German and English fluency are essential, as is an independent, organized work style and a logistics apprenticeship with further education. To apply, tailor your resume and a motivation letter showing measurable improvements and readiness to contribute from day one; highlight cross-functional collaboration and readiness for on-site Zurich work.

Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments based on dynamic signal processing. Our products are used in many challenging research fields by scientists all over the world. Zurich Instruments' vision is to be the reference for digital instrumentation in leading research and development laboratories.

As Senior Warehouse Specialist, you take ownership of our warehousing, inventory control, and incoming goods processes. You are responsible for the intralogistics that keeps production supplied, for the accuracy of our stock in the ERP system, and for the continuous improvement of the warehouse itself. You act as the interface between warehouse, purchasing, and production, and you help shape our processes, and act as backup for our logistician on outgoing shipments when needed. 
 
 

Your responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end intralogistics, inventory control, and warehouse management processes, including daily replenishment of production storage locations.
  • Receive, inspect, and store incoming goods; ensure documentation and quality checks meet our standards.
  • Conduct the inventory count and regular cycle counts, and ensure physical stock consistently matches the ERP system.
  • Keep logistics ERP Master Data and workflows accurate and up to date.
  • Work closely with Purchasing to optimize inventory levels and realize a smooth interface between warehouse and manufacturing.
  • Drive continuous improvement of warehouse processes and take a lead role in optimization projects.
  • Act as backup for our Logistician (preparation and packing of shipments, and the 4-eye outgoing inspection).

Your profile

  • Completed logistics apprenticeship with further education (a degree in Logistics or Supply Chain is a plus).
  • 5+ years of experience in warehouse management and intralogistics, ideally in a technical or precision manufacturing environment.
  • Solid, hands-on experience with warehouse related ERP modules; familiarity with Odoo is an advantage.
  • Track record in process optimization and lean management, with the ability to lead improvement initiatives.
  • Independent, structured, and conscientious working style with strong organizational skills.
  • Fluent in German and English.
We offer a diverse work environment with an open and transparent company culture where personal development forms the basis of our success. We thrive on cooperation and support distributed decision-making that allows everyone to take responsibility and generate substantial impact from the start and on many levels.
 
Now is a great time to join the team.
 
We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter.