Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

Overview: We are looking for an experience and detail-oriented Warehouse Clerk to support our medical device operations. This role is responsible for receiving, shipping, inventory movement and control all within compliance ISO 13485 standards, and GMP requirements. The Warehouse Clerk plays a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, product traceability, and supporting production and shipping activities. This is a full time, hourly position, working onsite in our Alpharetta, Ga office.
Key Responsibilities:

Warehouse Management in Good Manufacturing Practice environment (GMP)
Inventory Management:
Follow all GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 guidelines and company policies for material handling and storage.
Support our inventory control specialist by performing cycle counts and physical inventory to ensure inventory accuracy.
Manage stock levels, reorder points, and restocking processes
Prepare and package finished goods for distribution to our sterilization partner, 3PL, customers or intercompany ensuring proper documentation and labeling (e.g., lot numbers, part numbers, serial numbers, barcodes).

Warehouse Management:
Organize and maintain the warehouse layout for optimal efficiency within a GMP environment.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to warehousing, including inbound receipts, internal on-time fill rates, truck mileage.
Accurately label, store and pick materials in designated areas according to company procedures, FIFO (First In, First Out) or FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) principles.
Maintain clean and organized warehouse areas in accordance with 6S standards.

Shipping & Receiving:
Receive incoming raw materials, Finish Goods and equipment, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders and packing slips
Coordinate outbound shipments to customers or other facilities.
Ensure all shipping documentation is accurate and up to date.

Transportation Coordination:
Coordinate and schedule transportation of goods, ensuring timely pickup and delivery.
Monitor and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any transportation issues.
Communicate with drivers, carriers, and customers to provide updates on delivery status.

Internal Logistics Coordination:
Deliver to our 3PL via company box truck.
Plan and manage the internal movement of goods (incl. Kanban) within the warehouse, ensuring that materials flow efficiently between storage, production, and shipping areas.
With the support of the Supply Chain Manager, Oversee the transfer of inventory between departments, such as production and fulfillment, ensuring timely availability of stock for order fulfillment or manufacturing.

Trouble shooting and continuous improvement. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve services and reduce costs.
Act as an ERP (D365) key user for warehouse operations and maintain warehouse Master data
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Biology, Chemistry or related required.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification is preferred
Certified Purchasing professional (CPP), CPM or APICS Certification is preferred

~ Experience:

• 2-3 years of warehouse or inventory control experience, preferably in an ISO 13845 regulated industry.
• Ability to pass a vehicle background check in order to drive company truck.
• Experience using an ERP or warehouse management system such as D365, SAP, Oracle, and/or NetSuite
• Experience with regulatory environments that abide by standards such as GMP, FDA, or ISO 13485 standards

Skills:
Understanding of shipping requirements for domestic and international orders (e.g., labeling, packaging, documentation
Ability to lift up to 30lbs and operate common warehouse equipment (e.g., pallet jacks and forklifts
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours/day
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Understanding in lean methodologies, Six Sigma tools and working within a 6S program.
Understanding in data analysis tools and software such as Excel, Power BI and/or Tableau.

Hourly Pay Rate

$24.25-$24.28 USD

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Mobility & Posture : May require occasional sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, or stooping.
Lifting/Carrying : May require lifting and carrying items 50 pounds or more, depending on the role.
Manual Dexterity : Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, grasping, and operating office or job-specific equipment.
Driving : Some roles may require the ability to operate a motor vehicle for extended periods and maintain a valid driver's license.
Specific requirements may vary by role. Contact an HR representative for details related to the position.
Our credentials
Kuros is a Swiss-headquartered biotech company, listed on the SIX Swiss Stock Exchange since 2016 (under symbol KURN). With additional operations in the Netherlands and the USA, we continue to grow our global team.
To deliver the ideal bone graft, you need the highest quality and quantity of scientific evidence behind it. We believe that this is a key differentiator for Kuros, given the urgent need to advance bone healing.

• Listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol KURN since 2016
• A commercial & research footprint that spans 20 markets
• Dozens of clinical and scientific expert Advisers
• 25 orthobiologics-related patents
• 400 patients evaluated in Level I, randomized controlled clinical trials
• 20 well-controlled Level I-IV clinical trials initiated , including 6 that are complete1
• Published Level I evidence published in Spine

Kuros Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Kuros Biosciences complies with GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). View our CCPA Notice here.