Logistics Supervisor

Vertiv; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and professional dev

Collaborative working environment

Global manufacturing support influence

Job summary

Vertiv in Campsie, Co. Derry, is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead day-to-day logistics, supervise the warehouse team, and ensure safe, accurate, on-time movement of materials and finished goods.

You will coordinate with Production, Planning, Procurement and Customer Service to support manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and develop the logistics team to deliver world-class service.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a warehouse or logistics team in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, and material flow.
• Experience coordinating inbound and outbound logistics.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation in warehouse environments.
• Experience using ERP or Warehouse Management Systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE or similar).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support daily logistics and warehouse activities.
• Allocate labour and resources to meet priorities and schedules.
• Ensure safe receipt, storage, movement, and dispatch of materials and goods.
• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counting and stock control.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with transport providers.
• Ensure shipping documentation is accurate and timely.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental and company procedures.
• Monitor KPIs: on-time dispatch, inventory& picking accuracy, shipping performance, productivity.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and drive corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement across warehouse and logistics operations.
• Support production by delivering materials to the floor per schedule.
• Train and develop logistics team members; conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Operations planning

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Excel

Education

Third-level qualification in Supply Chain or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Job description

Job Description – Logistics Supervisor

Location: Campsie Co. Derry

Department: Operations / Logistics

About Vertiv

Vertiv designs, manufactures, and services critical digital infrastructure that powers data centres, communication networks, and industrial applications worldwide.

Position Summary

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day logistics operation, ensuring the efficient movement of materials, finished goods, and shipments while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, accuracy, and delivery performance. The successful candidate will supervise a team of warehouse and logistics personnel, coordinate daily workloads, and work closely with Production, Planning, Procurement, and Customer Service to support manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the daily activities of the logistics and warehouse team.
• Allocate labour and resources to meet operational priorities and delivery schedules.
• Ensure the safe receipt, storage, movement, and dispatch of materials and finished goods.
• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counting and stock control activities.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with transport providers.
• Ensure all shipping documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety, environmental, and company procedures.
• Monitor key logistics KPIs including:
  • On-time dispatch
  • Inventory accuracy
  • Picking accuracy
  • Shipping performance
  • Productivity
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse and logistics operations.
• Support production by ensuring materials are delivered to the manufacturing floor in line with production schedules.
• Train, coach, and develop logistics team members to improve performance and engagement.
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and return-to-work discussions where required.
• Ensure equipment such as forklifts and material handling equipment is operated safely and maintained appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service to resolve operational issues.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with ISO standards and company policies.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supervising a warehouse or logistics team within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, and material flow.
• Experience coordinating inbound and outbound logistics.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation within a warehouse environment.
• Experience using ERP or Warehouse Management Systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE or similar).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Desirable

• Third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related discipline.
• Forklift licence or previous experience operating material handling equipment.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience within an electrical manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.

What Vertiv Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to world-class manufacturing supporting critical infrastructure globally