Warehouse Supply Chain Lead

About Harvard Bioscience Harvard Bioscience is a leading developer, manufacturer and seller of technologies, products and services that enable fundamental research, discovery, and pre-clinical testing for drug development. Our customers range from renowned academic institutions and government laboratories, to the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and contract research organizations. With operations in North America, Europe, and China, we sell through a combination of direct and distribution channels to customers around the world. We are a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HBIO).

A career with Harvard Bioscience is an experience where our employees are energized and aligned to our purpose – Solutions to advance life science. With an experienced leadership team with a track record of delivering growth and accelerated business improvements, HBio sees an opportunity to drive significant organic growth by leveraging and expanding its deep customer relationships, new product development and an empowered, efficient sales force.

THE OPPORTUNITY Harvard Bioscience is currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated Warehouse & Supply Chain Lead to join our Operations team in Cambridge, United Kingdom.  You must have the appropriate paperwork to work in the United Kingdom to be qualified for this position.

This is a key role responsible for leading warehouse operations while managing critical supply chain activities across our global business. The successful candidate will be responsible for shipping internationally from the UK, inventory control, warehouse leadership, and supplier management for the Spectro product line, ensuring products are delivered efficiently and customers receive exceptional service.

An element of the role will be managing the end-to-end supply chain for our Spectrophotometry product line, working closely with our manufacturing partner in India. This includes ownership of purchase order management, supply planning, inventory optimisation and inbound logistics.

The ideal candidate will bring strong warehouse leadership experience, complemented by a solid understanding of supply chain management.

 

Essential Job Functions

Warehouse Operations

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure safety, efficiency and accuracy
• Supervise warehouse personnel, providing guidance, training and support
• Ensure timely picking, packing and dispatch of customer orders
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and stock control procedures
• Manage goods receiving, storage and material movements within the warehouse
• Ensure compliance with company policies and health and safety standards
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve warehouse performance

Supply Chain & Procurement

• Manage the end-to-end purchase order process for the Spectro product line
• Monitor delivery schedules and inventory requirements
• Manage stock replenishment activities to maintain target inventory levels
• Identify and resolve supply chain issues, delays and shortages

Logistics & International Trade

• Raise invoices to customers and provide tracking information of shipments
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments for customers orders, repairs, demonstrations and intercompany transfers
• Prepare and review import and export documentation
• Liaise with freight forwarders, courier companies, customs and customers
• Ensure compliance with customs, dangerous goods regulations, incoterms, IPR, temporary imports and transportation requirements
• Monitor shipments through to delivery and resolve logistics related issues
• Create, maintain, and analyse shipping KPI and freight cost reports to support operational performance, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

skills and abilities required

• Strong warehouse operations and inventory management experience
• Solid understanding of supply chain management principles
• Experience managing suppliers, purchase orders, and inventory planning
• Knowledge of international shipping, freight forwarding and IPR/Temporary imports
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

Bonus skills and experience

• Experience with IATA and ADR shipping regulations
• Experience within a manufacturing, scientific or laboratory equipment environment
• Experience leading operational improvement initiatives

Education and Experience and/or equivalent

• Minimum 3-5 year's experience in warehouse operations, logistics or supply chain
• Previous experience leading or supervising a warehouse or operational team

Physical demands

• Ability to work in both office and warehouse environments
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and lift materials as required

travel

• Travel may be required for training

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position may be required to perform additional duties assigned to meet changing business needs. The role requires flexibility, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to delivering operational excellence across warehouse, logistics and supply chain activities