Stores and Logistics Lead

Walker Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing company is seeking a Stores & Logistics Lead in Basildon. You will oversee the operations of the stores, ensuring accurate stock control and efficient management of goods. Key responsibilities include managing dispatch of finished goods, ensuring compliance with delivery paperwork, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Candidates should have experience in leading a team, knowledge of stock control systems, and relevant licenses. This full-time role offers competitive benefits including pension and medical healthcare and ample opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

Private medical healthcare

Prescription eyewear protection

Employee retail discounts

33 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience in leading operational teams.
• Skilled in stock control systems and handling materials.
• Familiar with goods in and picking processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the stores and logistics operations.
• Manage stock rotation and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with certification for received goods.

Skills

Knowledge of WMS principles

Effective communicator

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Tools

Counterbalance forklift licence

Driving licence (Manual)

Job description

Walker Group provides advanced high-precision manufacturing services from centres of excellence located in the UK and Poland. We are seeking a Stores & Logistics Lead to join our team in Basildon.

You will support and nurture the Stores and Logistics department by ensuring accurate stock control of all goods entering and leaving the stores. Efficiently managing goods and product storage areas to meet operational and customer demands, and assisting with the receiving, storage, kitting, and dispatch of goods.

Stores & Logistics Lead Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the stores and logistics operations for the Basildon stores area
• Receive deliveries, checking parts received match the paperwork supplied in terms of quantity, revision, condition, and that all necessary certification is compliant
• Ensuring stock is rotated correctly following FIFO principles
• Launch materials into manufacturing as dictated by job cards, ensuring correct revisions, condition, and transaction integrity is maintained
• Despatch parts and materials to sub-contractors, ensuring all paperwork to support the delivery is included, whilst maintaining stock accuracy and integrity
• The despatch of Finished Goods to customers, ensuring all paperwork is present and correct, and that the correct method of carriage is selected
• Ensure all materials leaving the site are packaged correctly to reduce the risk of transit damage
• Ensure all parts and materials are accurately stocked in appropriate locations to minimise the risk of damage and loss
• Ensure the inventory accuracy is maintained properly on the relevant WMS
• Manage and control non-BOM items within minimum and maximum stock levels, KANBANs, etc
• Be aware of use by and expiry dates, EOL programs, and E&O risk
• Work closely with Purchasing department to resolve receipt issues
• Perform weekly cycle counts and support year end full Inventory count requirements
• Load / offload goods as required
• Any other duties as required

Stores & Logistics Lead Skills & Behaviours

• Working, recent, knowledge of WMS principles and able to lead a small team
• Effective communicator
• Able to build relationships with suppliers, internal and external customers, and other Stores / Logistic team members
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Stores & Logistics Lead Skills & Experience

• Experienced in leading a small operational team
• Experience of accurately handling materials and parts
• Experience of stock control systems, goods in, and the picking and issuing to work orders
• Counterbalance forklift licence
• Driving licence (Manual)

What’s in it for you?

• Full time, permanent contract
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Competitive rate on offer
• You’ll gain access to the following company benefits: pension, life insurance, private medical healthcare, prescription protection eyewear, employee retail discounts
• You will receive 33 days holiday per year which includes a Christmas closure
• You’ll have ample opportunities to grow and develop within the team, while working in a supportive and collaborative environment

Interested? Click on the Apply button today! We look forward to hearing from you!