Founded in 2006, OrthoPediatrics is an orthopedic company focused exclusively on advancing the field of pediatric orthopedics. As such it has developed the most comprehensive product offering to the pediatric orthopedic market to improve the lives of children with orthopedic conditions. OrthoPediatrics currently markets 53 products that serve three of the largest categories within the pediatric orthopedic market. This product offering spans trauma and deformity, scoliosis, and sports medicine/other procedures. OrthoPediatrics’ global sales organization is focused exclusively on pediatric orthopedics and distributes its products in the United States and over 70 countries outside the United States. For more information, please visit www.orthopediatrics.com.

General Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Warehouse & Loaner Specialist to join our new European Distribution Center (EDC) in Breda. This role combines warehouse operations with the management of loaner instruments and implant sets, ensuring the efficient handling of inventory, outbound shipments, and the quality control of returned loaner kits. As part of a growing team, this position will require flexibility and a hands-on approach to various tasks throughout the day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Loaner Set Management:

• Prepare and ship loaner instrument and implant set to customers, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Track the status of loaner sets, ensuring timely returns from customers and distributors.
• Inspect returned loaner sets for quality, completeness, and damage, documenting findings and coordinating repairs or replacements as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of loaner inventory, ensuring all items are accounted for and ready for future use.

2. Warehouse Operations:

• Handle inbound shipments, including receiving, inspecting, and putting away inventory.
• Support outbound operations by picking, packing, and shipping orders to agents and distributors.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and assist in maintaining accurate stock records.
• Ensure the warehouse is clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.

3. Quality Control and Inspection:

• Perform detailed inspections of returned instruments and implant sets to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Document any issues, such as missing or damaged items, and escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure repaired or replaced items are processed and returned to inventory quickly.

4. Flexibility and Team Support:

• Take on a variety of roles and tasks as needed, adapting to the demands of a growing operation.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth daily operations, including customer service and administrative tasks.
• Provide feedback and suggestions to improve processes and enhance overall efficiency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Prior experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, or loaner kit management, preferably in a medical device or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of handling medical instruments, implant sets, or similar products is a strong advantage.
• Strong time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems like Business Central is a plus.
• Ability to lift and move items in a warehouse environment.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional European languages are a plus.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant field is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and other employees of the organization. Requires excellent grammar and spelling.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Requires a valid driver’s license.

Other Skills and Abilities: Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment, such as a computer and keyboard, calculator, fax, photocopier, telephone, cell phone, etc. Requires proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

physical demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

The noise level in the work environment is that found in a “normal” office environment; noise levels during visits to other locations in the building may be moderate and occasionally loud. The employee occasionally performs work related to travel.

The above statement reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.