Senior Storeperson

Present in more than 100 countries, Virbac is a specialist animal health company with our core business in sheep and cattle products, veterinary pharmaceuticals, as well as a wide range of products for dogs, cats, and horses.

Animal health is key to the health of the planet. Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique adventure in which the engagement of every one of us contributes to the business' evolution. Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between our managers and employees are key for Virbac. We also offer a great work environment that will allow you to explore new territories and balance your professional and personal life. Finally, fostering engagement also means listening to our people and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible and sustainable approach to our business.

We are looking for a Senior Storeperson.  This position is responsible for providing warehouse and distribution services within the Penrith Warehouse to ensure excellent levels of customer service are delivered.  In addition, this role will back up, support and provide cover to the Warehouse Supervisor.

Based at our Penrith manufacturing facility, your responsibilities will include:

• Dispatch Management – ensuring accurate and timely dispatch to customers
• Goods inwards, Receiving – ensuring accurate and timely receipt of goods inwards
• Inventory Management – maintaining cycle count variance levels
• Servicing of Biologicals/Pharmaceutical Production Penrith, 3PM & Crookwell
• Lead warehouse team in the absence of the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Ensure production schedules are maintained.
• Ensure KPI targets are achieved.
• People management.
• Compliance with Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.
• Compliance with policies and procedures.
• Take a lead role with Continuous Improvement projects.

To be successful in this role, you will have/be:

• Proficient in the use of dispatch control software (Supply Master)
• Expertise in MRP systems (Movex or similar ERP system)
• A Class 1A drivers licence and LF forklift licence.
• Understanding of GMP principles
• Demonstrated high level problem solving ability
• Intermediate computer skills and a working knowledge of windows based applications.
• Strong customer focus and attention to detail
• The ability to work in a team environment and willingness to work across all areas of the Warehouse.
• Certificate 4 in Warehouse and Distribution Management
• AFIF accreditation – Dangerous Goods Acceptance (by air)

Experience gained within the pharmaceutical industry will be highly regarded.

Virbac is an equal opportunity employer who believes diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and benefits our people, clients, and communities.

We are committed to cultivate an inclusive and high-performing culture where our people thrive and are proud to bring their whole selves to work, inspiring a respectful and inclusive environment.