Logistics & Warehouse Manager

The role centres around ensuring a flow of all materials and parts from goods in, warehouse storage, kitting for production, packing and shipping finished goods and shipments to subcontractors.

We are looking for someone with experience in import /export. This role will lead a small, growing team.

Responsibilities:

Goods Receipt

Receipt of deliveries to site, including notification of deliveries to other departments.

Plan for and manage inbound materials to ensure effective visibility, retrieval and correct inventory management.

Liaise with the Procurement team on inventory levels and shipments to subcontractors in terms of stock levels and supplier issues causing quarantined material.

Participate in the creation of detailed records describing any non-conforming items to facilitate effective communication, corrective action and preventative action.

Dispatch

Safe, effective packing of finished goods to customer requirements, and other materials.

Preparation of dispatch data and collaboration with colleagues to arrange shipping.

Continual development of packaging methods and materials to reduce cost and improve reliability.

Production Support

Generate ‘kit lists’ and pick items against work orders to support the team production schedule.

Receipt of internally produced items into stock, including spot checks for expected documentation.

In partnership with the Production team, ensure maximum production throughput by planning of kitting and receipting requirements.

Inspection and creation of photographic records for ‘finished goods’ items before receipt.

General stores and inventory management

Train and supervise colleagues in processes associated with the warehouse function.

Maintain a safe working environment within the Stores areas and ensure all current Health and Safety legislation is observed.

Carry out regular Risk assessments to ensure good safety practices

Manage quarantine items to ensure timely review.

Monitor and report on inventory levels and discrepancies to prevent unexpected stock-outs.

Monitor aged stock and collaborate with colleagues to plan and execute effective write-off strategies.

Utilise ‘SAP B1’ ERP software effectively to maintain accurate stock levels and material traceability.

Continually optimise the layout and utilisation of stores to maximise capacity and throughput.

Plan and execute stock counts and reconciliation against inventory.

Participate in process audits to drive continuous improvement efforts.