Logistics Specialist - Metals Industry

Logistics Specialist - Metals Industry

Permanent

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

With more than 350 years of experience in precious metal processing, Heraeus Precious Metals is one of the world’s leading provider of innovative products and services, such as precious metal trading and recycling. Our products are used in a wide range of industries, for example to reduce climate-damaging gases such as nitrous oxide and methane, or in the form of active pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of cancer.

The driving force behind our innovation is our workforce with about2,500 employees at 11 locations worldwide, who work passionately alongside our partners to develop groundbreaking and sustainable solutions.

Our vision:
We create innovative precious metal products and services – leading the way to a sustainable future. To this end, we have set ambitious goals.

Heraeus Precious Metals is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Logistics Specialist to support our precious metals inventory and operations. This role is critical to maintaining accurate movement, storage, weighing, tracking, and shipment of high-value materials.

The ideal candidate possesses strong mathematical and analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize SAP and other systems. Success in this position requires commitment to inventory accuracy, process discipline, confidentiality, and compliance with established procedures.

• Receive incoming metal materials and verify that all shipments match accompanying documentation, descriptions, and recorded weights.
• Maintain accurate vault organization, ensuring materials are properly classified and tracked according to status, including incoming, outgoing, quarantine, and inventory designations.
• Prepare outgoing shipments using approved packaging methods and complete all required documentation and sign-offs in accordance with company policy including cycle counts, weight verification activities, and inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Accurately record inventory transactions and material movements within SAP and other inventory systems.
• Move materials manually or using carts, hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, and other material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Verify calibration and proper operation of scales and weighing equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to perform weight calculations, inventory reconciliations, and quantity verification.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills, including experience using business software applications. Ability to learn ERP systems, including SAP.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials as required by the position.

• Prior warehouse, logistics, inventory control, vault operations, manufacturing, or materials management experience is preferred.
• Experience conducting cycle counts, inventory audits, or reconciliation activities.

Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values.

We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire. Learn more at www.e-verify.gov