Stores Person / Logistics Coordinator

Planet Recruitment; Crowmarsh Gifford; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Stores Person/Logistics Coordinator in Wallingford. This hands-on role requires a proactive individual with strong communication skills and the ability to handle physical tasks. Responsibilities include managing stock movements, assisting in dispatch, and following health and safety procedures. Candidates should have GCSE education in English and Mathematics, with computer literacy being essential. A forklift license is advantageous, and training is available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in stockroom and dispatch procedures, preferably in manufacturing.
• Forklift license is beneficial; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect goods against delivery notes for accuracy.
• Accurately record all stock movements.
• Assist with problem solving and other tasks as directed.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Mathematics

Tools

SAP

Forklift

Job description

Position: Stores Person / Logistics Coordinator

Location: Wallingford

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Planet Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Stores Person/Logistics Coordinator based in Wallingford. This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive, motivated, organized individual with good communication skills.

The candidate should be physically fit, as heavy lifting may be involved, and some roles require walking several steps daily. Experience with forklifts would be advantageous.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Receive and inspect goods against delivery notes for accuracy and damages.
2. Notify relevant staff of shortages or damaged goods and await instructions.
3. Store received stock appropriately or assign overflow locations.
4. Accurately record all stock movements.
5. Unload vehicles for incoming goods.
6. Issue and kit materials for production according to schedules.
7. Assist with sub-assembly kitting and handle queries at the hatch from other units.
8. Conduct periodic stock audits through cycle counting.
9. Manage security, control, and movement of raw materials.
10. Follow FIFO procedures, paying attention to product lifecycle and rotation.
11. Assist with problem solving and other tasks as directed by the Logistics Manager.
12. Load/unload trucks and move stock using a forklift as needed.
13. Support the dispatch team.
14. Cross-train in various logistics functions and rotate roles as required.
15. Operate in accordance with health and safety policies and other company procedures.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Computer literacy is essential.
• Good communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Education to at least GCSE level in English and Mathematics.
• Knowledge of SAP is desirable.
• Experience in stockroom and dispatch procedures, preferably in manufacturing.
• Forklift license is beneficial; training can be provided for suitable candidates.
• Good health and the ability to lift weights as per health and safety guidelines.

Commutable Locations:

Wallingford, Didcot, Harwell, Oxford, Reading, Abingdon, Chalgrove

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