Distribution Student Placement Review

Main duties and responsibilities:  Inventory management  Inventory accuracy  Product storage, layout and rationalisation to facilitate increased productivity and continuous improvement in inventory accuracy  Inventory cycle counting across all franchises in line with J&J policy and audit requirements  Development of reports to support operational needs  Depuy Repatriation/Write off  Liaise with all relevant departments across the organization, including various supply groups to support their inventory management team  Develop appropriate system and procedural knowledge to be able to respond to the majority of issues from external and internal customers  Ensure compliance to all company policies and work instructions  Follow all requirements for Quality assurance and audits  Ensure all customer orders are received/despatched with KPI  Apply credo values in an open and ethical manner.  Liaise with the training and compliance lead to ensure the Record retention processes are being adhered to in line with company policies and guidelines  Liaise with the training and compliance lead to support with any ongoing project work which may entail communicating/dealing with external partners  Attend wherever possible the operational management review meetings to gain an understanding of how the company is progressing and being part of any of the discussions that may be relevant to the role  Gain an in depth understanding of the processes for the wider distribution franchises

Good understanding of the objectives of Distribution and how they fit into the wider context  Good understanding of key contacts within the distribution centre  Knowledge of work instructions and SOPs  Knowledge of all relevant operating systems used within the distribution centre  Confidence in speaking to a broad range of people  Approachable and outgoing  Strong level of professionalism  Need to be assertive and able to deliver negative/challenging messages

Alongside performing daily tasks, you will spend the year leading and supporting various process excellence projects, being responsible for key improvements in a major international corporation. Taking part in such projects facilitates your engagement with end to end stake holders, enabling you to grow your most valuable asset – your network! You will develop your ability to meet key deadlines, utilising efficient and professional communication to achieve goals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment – vital skills for a career in any field. Additionally, you will develop valuable technical skills via access to various professional learning platforms. Such skills will be tested on and applied to multiple real-life examples over your 12-month placement.

As a distribution centre industrial placement, you will work alongside the Inventory Coordinator/Distribution Business Leader and Orthokit coordinator, ensuring all metric/Inventory/distribution requirements are carried out in line with company procedures and ensure our customers receive the right product, in the right place, at the right time, every time.  You will receive a structured training plan, working closely with your line manager and having regular 1-2-1 meetings to monitor your progress and development

By joining a company that has been carving out the future of healthcare for more than 130 years, you will be offered a career as limitless as the lives it touches. It’s as simple as that. Start building a career with purpose at J&J and make the next generation the healthiest yet.  The opportunities are endless, with access to company-wide learning platforms and mentoring programs, you will be supported throughout your career, not just as a placement student.

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement and would love to return to the company as a graduate

Yes

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