Job Specification

The Role 

• The role supports Logistics and Manufacturing to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction. 
• The main focus of this role is to manage all aspects of Warehousing activities and Distribution inn compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Warehouse & Distribution functions (Inbound, Order Management & Outbound).  
• Implement lean activities and improvements.
• Freight Invoice tracking and control.
• Optimise Warehouse business processes, with a strong focus on improving quality, efficiency, speed, flexibility, dependability and safeguarding the technical knowledge of the team.
• Ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly, whilst adhering to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements.
• Ensure agreed Service Levels, Inventory and Budget targets are met, reporting any issues in a timely manner to the Supply Chain Manager.  
• Full inventory Management, stock accuracy control, daily stock takes and yearly audits.
• Maintain standards of health and safety and security.
• Preparation of annual budget, produce reports and statistics regularly.
• Liaison with clients, suppliers and transport companies.
• Support with Recruiting, selecting, orientation, coaching and motivating employees.
• Monitor the quality of services provided.

The Person

• You will preferably degree educated in a related discipline or equivalent experience and a proven track record in the area of Warehouse and Distribution management.
• Demonstrable experience in a warehouse and distribution environment, preferably gained within a manufacturing organisation.
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of a Materials Management and Stock Control operations.
• Exposure to continuous improvement programs (Process Excellence, 6-Sigma, Kaïzen, TQM, 6S).
• Proven experience of system and processes implementation (ideally SAP).
• Working knowledge in line side Kanban, MRP and Inbound best practices. 
• Experience of Planning and Materials Control.
• Management & leadership courses/qualifications and/or equivalent experience.
• IT literate and knowledge of Microsoft Excel formulas and management report writing. 
• Demonstrate effective and inspirational leadership, and ability to recognise and reward the team’s performance. 
• Ability to demonstrate commitment, drive and have the ability to motivate colleagues in order to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the department into a dynamic and agile Supply Chain operation.

Benefits 

• Excellent basic salary. 
• Working for a market leading manufacturer. 
• Excellent pension. 
• Lucrative bonus scheme.