About this role
Purpose of Role
To lead the Stores/Desptach areas to maximise productivity and sales without compromising quality. To ensure SATEs compliance with all import/export transactions and ensure on time delivery (OTD) and OTL is supported at the Stores function. To also support the teams acuracy regarding inventory movements both in and out. Additionally to support and lead direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the movement of all inventory through Goods In and Despatch.
- Maintain and control logistics documentation.
- Manage import/export of goods and materials.
- Obtain, check, and reconcile all export paperwork.
- Control and manage the business’ despatch expectations.
- Encourage a ‘can do’ attitude to resolving problems and implementing solutions within the team.
- Improve stock-turns and general inventory management, in-line with agreed targets.
- Ensure the company's Safety, Quality, Cost & Delivery targets are met.
- Maintain the safety improvement plans for area of responsibility.
- To maintain excellent house-keeping standards within the work area.
- Ensure Health & Safety is the highest priority in the work area.
- Ensure the correct use of equipment in the work area, all operators to follow SOP’s, VAD’s and
- route cards.
- Ensure accurate recording of data and up to date team boards.
- Ensure periodic checks & routine maintenance is carried out on equipment within work area.
- To support the companies continuous improvement program.
- To perform all reasonable requests made by management.
Key Requirements
- Must have the right to work in the UK without the requirement for Sponsorship
- Understanding of import/export regulations, with an expectation to complete appropriate training.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Outstanding communication with good interpersonal skills at all levels.
- High attention to detail.
- Ensure high quality customer service levels.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Forklift truck licence desirable, but can be trained.
- Must have a flexible approach to satisfy the business need.
Our benefits package includes
- Excellent pension and life assurance scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Holiday buy & sell options
- Health cash plan scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Career and development opportunities
- Reward and recognition
- Free on-site car parking
Thermal Engineering are an Equal Opportunities employer who is committed to creating a working environment where our people will grow and thrive. We strive to create the conditions for our employees to develop their potential in a workplace where there is respect and value for diversity and wellbeing.