Logistics/Supply Chain Manager

SeeMeHired; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading modular building company in Port Talbot is looking for a Logistics/Supply Chain Manager to oversee the logistics operations. Your role will involve managing a team, coordinating the delivery of materials, and ensuring efficient logistics processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics management and excellent communication skills. Join a well-established company that offers strong benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Early finish Friday

Cycle to work scheme

Annual Salary review

Life Assurance

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and transportation management is essential.
• Ability to manage and evaluate logistics operations effectively.
• Knowledge in creating and implementing logistics policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing and storage of materials.
• Manage logistical operations and teams effectively.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with logistics providers.

Skills

Haulage and logistics experience

Proficient in MS Office software

Strong communication skills

Supply chain management experience

Experience in writing reports

Tools

FLT Counterbalance license

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the logistics 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

Qualifications

• Haulage and logistics experience including lorry heights
• Proficient in MS Office software
• Knowledge of writing reports
• Supply chain management experience
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in writing reports

Desirable criteria

• FLT Counterbalance license
• Machinery maintenance experience

About Wernick Buildings

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. The Wernick Group has a proud history stretching back to 1934, growing from a humble maker of poultry crates to become Britain's largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation. This section outlines why you should build your career with Wernick Group, including heritage, progression, and our commitment to excellence and development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Option to buy extra holidays
• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
• Christmas Shutdown
• Early finish Friday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group pension
• Annual Salary review - takes place each January
• Life Assurance 2 x annual salary
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
• Open door policy
• Employee Referral scheme
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)
• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
• Message the MD/CEO/Staff Satisfaction Survey