Goods-In Operative in Yarnton

Are you interested in working on products at the very cutting edge of technology? Want to join Vicon, an Academy Award®-winning company, and the world’s largest supplier of precision motion capture and tracking systems? Vicon is the world leader in motion capture technology, developing high performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering and life science industries. Vicon products are used in major feature films, games, and commercials, and are a crucial measurement tool for biomechanics, robotics, and cutting‑edge science. Vicon is a subsidiary of Oxford Metrics Plc.

Role Summary

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Goods‑In Operative is responsible for overseeing the flow of inventory in and out of the warehouse, which covers a variety of tasks, such as delivery, loading, shipment and storage. The role includes maintaining inventory levels, recording and labelling inventory items to be used in production and maintaining accurate records. Performing physical tasks, such as moving and lifting materials and boxes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains and manages inventory of materials and stocked products, which include stock locations and profiles.
• Using a mainframe computer and the company’s ERP system, the job holder accounts for receipts of new items and inputs essential data on all the handled materials, while adhering to strict accounting and auditing procedures.
• Communication with departmental managers to make sure items are replenished and maintained at appropriate levels.
• Assists in perpetual inventory stock counting (end of half and end of year mainly).
• Accuracy checks, processes, and investigates discrepancies and shortages to minimize issues and remove redundant and obsolete items.
• Follows company recycle processes.
• Ensures inward products are received and managed according to the company’s standard procedure and inspected against a golden standard so items will be correct and readily available for production.
• Verification of serial tracked product upon receipt.
• Organises and maintains the inventory floor area to ensure efficient item storage and handling.
• Maintaining labelling and FIFO systems on the received stock items.
• Updating / data entry to the Salesforce database with the receipt of goods returned under RMA.
• Advising (as applicable) the relevant department managers, of the arrival of all field/loan returns.
• When required, ensure that our products, (ie components, sub-assemblies and kits) are available to be issued to the shop floor for assembly or despatch to meet orders listed on the shipping schedule.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Microsoft office products
• Knowledge of ERP Systems (desirable but not compulsory as training on the ERP system will be provided)
• Ability to work with minimum supervision – self‑motivated and willing to take on new skills.
• Self‑motivated to achieve results with keen attention to detail.
• A good positive and supportive attitude as well as a team player.
• Flexibility and a willing attitude with good time keeping skills.
• Pedestrian Stacker License (desirable or willing to learn as company will provide training)
• Ability to problem solve and to work to tight deadlines, as well as being flexible to adjust priorities based on urgent requirements.
• Manual handling capability for light lifting.
• Good housekeeping skills to keep the warehouse clean & tidy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 10% Company Pension
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Life Cover
• Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free On‑site Parking