Logistics / Supply Chain Manager

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Port Talbot

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Group pension

Life Assurance 2 x annual salary

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance programme

Training and progression opportunities

Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specs

Employee Referral scheme

Job summary

Wernick Buildings Kenfig is seeking a Logistics/Supply Chain Manager to coordinate purchasing, storage of materials, and internal and external transport of goods and modules. Close liaison with Production Lines and Site Teams ensures correct material and product reaches the right location on time.

You will manage a team of buyers, schedulers, drivers and operatives, plan operations with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and drive a Just in Time ethos.

Qualifications

Experience in logistics management and leadership roles.
Ability to plan, coordinate and monitor large-scale supply chains.
Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate purchasing, storage of materials and internal/external transportation.
Manage logistics team: buyers, schedulers, drivers, and operatives.
Plan and evaluate logistics operations with stakeholders and suppliers.
Maintain Just in Time principles within production spaces.
Ensure inventory accuracy and stock levels meet demand.
Negotiate rates and contracts with carriers and suppliers.
Monitor delivery times and transport costs; resolve issues.
Support continuous improvement and cost-optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Logistics management

Team leadership

Negotiation

MS Office

Reporting

Process improvement

Communication skills

Stock control

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Logistics/Supply Chain Manager will co-ordinate the purchasing, and storage of materials, as well as internal and external transportation of material and modules, logistics and resources at Wernick Buildings Kenfig. Close liaison with two primary customers: Production Lines and Site Teams to ensure that the correct material and product is delivered to the right location on time.,

Manage the logistic team: buyers, schedulers, fork drivers, and resource operatives;
Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers;
Within the production space operate a 'Just in Time' philosophy;
Ensure sufficient stock in line with agreed levels;
Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies, and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance;
Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements;
Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs;
Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation, logistics providers and suppliers;
Select carriers/suppliers and monitor service against performance criteria;
Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery;
Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, material suppliers, imports or exports or customer issues;
Assess and make recommendations for logistics processes in potential new facilities or plant and advise of cost implications and efficiency;
Support continuous improvement initiatives, identify inefficiencies, and cost optimisation opportunities;
Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements with the help of direct reports;
Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records are in agreement;
Keep track of slow moving and obsolete stock
Hauliage and logistics experience including lorry heights
Proficient in MS Office software.
Knowledge of writing reports
Supply chain management experience, Proficient in MS Office software.
Strong communication skills.
Hauliage and logistics experience including lorry heights
Supply chain management experience
Experience in writing reports

Desired Criteria

FLT Counterbalance license
Machinery maintenance experience

Wernick Buildings, a division of The Wernick Group, is the UK's largest and longest-standing national provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation. Established in 1934, The Wernick Group remains a family-run and owned company.

Over the last five years, the company has more than doubled its profits, attributing its success to the quality and dedication of its workforce. The Wernick Group prides itself on a team full of enthusiasm, vision, friendliness, and a real can-do spirit.

Benefits