Electro Optic Systems · 1 day ago
Site Materials and Shipping Specialist - AUS041415
Electro Optic Systems is seeking a Site Materials and Shipping Specialist to support their operations by managing site materials and coordinating shipments. The role involves maintaining accurate inventory, ensuring efficient logistics, and providing reliable support to production and warehouse activities.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Accurately process inventory and logistics transactions within the EOS ERP system in line with established policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Receive, store, pick, issue, and transfer materials to support warehouse and operational needs
Ensure all inventory transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner to maintain system integrity and stock accuracy
Conduct thorough documentation and quality checks during goods receipt, putaway, dispatch, and other warehouse processes, including verification of required quality documentation
Undertake scheduled and ad hoc stocktakes and cycle counts, investigating and reporting discrepancies as required
Maintain awareness of inbound deliveries and coordinate the safe and efficient unloading of goods using appropriate materials handling equipment
Collaborate effectively with Production, Purchasing, and other EOS DS stakeholders to prioritise and complete tasks in alignment with business requirements and EOS systems and procedures
Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by adapting to changes in procedures, technologies, and work practices
Operate in accordance with workplace health and safety (WHS) standards, proactively identifying and reporting hazards or incidents to management
Provide relief and support for Materials Handlers at the Hume sites as required
Maintain organized material storage areas, ensuring accurate location and quantity records in the ERP system (Epicor)
Verify and correct discrepancies in material quantities in EOS’ inventory systems
Consolidate physical racking/storage spaces for efficiency and space optimisation
Participate in inventory counts and cycle counts
Oversee disposal of approved scrap materials, including hazardous substances, in compliance with safety standards
Management of consumables inventory, including packaging materials, PPE, and general production consumables. Coordination of the re-ordering process with EOS Purchasing as required
Manage the movement of quarantined stock, scrapped parts, and returns to vendor as directed by the Senior Quality Officer and in line with EOS policies and procedures
Arrange shipments and offsite transfers as required
Domestic shipment Picking the parts that need to be shipped out from EOS (including parts request, RTV, etc). Assess and apply appropriate packing methods to avoid damage during transport. Manage and procure appropriate packing materials as required. Packing parts to avoid damage during transport. Manage freight forwarders, including delivery/receipt scheduling, and keep the ERP system and stakeholders (such as Purchasing) updated with amended dates. Utilise EOS’ shipping processes to record and manage shipping transactions, and obtain/maintain status updates of any shipments as required from EOS staff and freight forwarders, and keep stakeholders informed
International shipment Coordinate shipments to/from international suppliers using freight forwarders or courier companies (e.g., TNT, FedEx) as required by the Logistics Procurement Manager. Prepare shipping documents (e.g., commercial invoice, packing list, delivery note) as required by the Logistics Procurement Manager
Store documents in the correct directory for ease of access and ensure appropriate entry of shipping data
Use the ERP system Epicor to find necessary information about parts, purchase orders (PO), jobs, etc. Utilise EOS’ shipping processes to record and manage shipping transactions, and obtain/maintain status updates of any shipments as required from EOS staff and freight forwarders, and keep stakeholders informed
Contribute to process improvements and adapt to evolving procedures and technologies
Operate safely, follow WHS guidelines, and report hazards promptly
Drive company vehicles for inter-site transfers within the ACT region
Provide backup support for Materials Handlers at EOS DS sites when required
Perform tasks as directed by Inventory Manager, Logistics Procurement Manager, or VP Supply Chain
Qualification
Required
Accurately process inventory and logistics transactions within the EOS ERP system in line with established policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Receive, store, pick, issue, and transfer materials to support warehouse and operational needs
Ensure all inventory transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner to maintain system integrity and stock accuracy
Conduct thorough documentation and quality checks during goods receipt, putaway, dispatch, and other warehouse processes, including verification of required quality documentation
Undertake scheduled and ad hoc stocktakes and cycle counts, investigating and reporting discrepancies as required
Maintain awareness of inbound deliveries and coordinate the safe and efficient unloading of goods using appropriate materials handling equipment
Collaborate effectively with Production, Purchasing, and other EOS DS stakeholders to prioritise and complete tasks in alignment with business requirements and EOS systems and procedures
Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by adapting to changes in procedures, technologies, and work practices
Operate in accordance with workplace health and safety (WHS) standards, proactively identifying and reporting hazards or incidents to management
Provide relief and support for Materials Handlers at the Hume sites as required
Maintain organized material storage areas, ensuring accurate location and quantity records in the ERP system (Epicor)
Verify and correct discrepancies in material quantities in EOS' inventory systems
Consolidate physical racking/storage spaces for efficiency and space optimisation
Participate in inventory counts and cycle counts
Oversee disposal of approved scrap materials, including hazardous substances, in compliance with safety standards
Management of consumables inventory, including packaging materials, PPE, and general production consumables. Coordination of the re-ordering process with EOS Purchasing as required
Manage the movement of quarantined stock, scrapped parts, and returns to vendor as directed by the Senior Quality Officer and in line with EOS policies and procedures
Arrange shipments and offsite transfers as required
Picking the parts that need to be shipped out from EOS (including parts request, RTV, etc)
Assess and apply appropriate packing methods to avoid damage during transport. Manage and procure appropriate packing materials as required
Packing parts to avoid damage during transport
Manage freight forwarders, including delivery/receipt scheduling, and keep the ERP system and stakeholders (such as Purchasing) updated with amended dates
Utilise EOS' shipping processes to record and manage shipping transactions, and obtain/maintain status updates of any shipments as required from EOS staff and freight forwarders, and keep stakeholders informed
Coordinate shipments to/from international suppliers using freight forwarders or courier companies (e.g., TNT, FedEx) as required by the Logistics Procurement Manager
Prepare shipping documents (e.g., commercial invoice, packing list, delivery note) as required by the Logistics Procurement Manager
Store documents in the correct directory for ease of access and ensure appropriate entry of shipping data
Use the ERP system Epicor to find necessary information about parts, purchase orders (PO), jobs, etc
Contribute to process improvements and adapt to evolving procedures and technologies
Operate safely, follow WHS guidelines, and report hazards promptly
Drive company vehicles for inter-site transfers within the ACT region
Provide backup support for Materials Handlers at EOS DS sites when required
Perform tasks as directed by Inventory Manager, Logistics Procurement Manager, or VP Supply Chain
Self-motivated to learn, and able to build situational-awareness of EOS' operations and material requirements to support the business' production and on-time delivery objectives
Customer-service focus – must work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure that shipping and material requirements are met
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
Detail-oriented with a disciplined approach to processes
Physically capable of lifting and moving materials safely
Skilled in operating forklifts and other material handling equipment
LF Forklift Licence
Valid Australian Driver's Licence (ACT/NSW)
Experience in materials handling, inventory control, and shipping coordination
Company
Electro Optic Systems
Electro Optic Systems (EOS), an ASX-listed Australian-owned technology and manufacturing company, has been at the forefront of the defence and space sectors for over 40 years.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$85.21M2020-04-16Post Ipo Equity· $85.21M
2000-10-23IPO
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