Stores Manager - Store Co-Ordinator

VanRath; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Ballymena is seeking a Stores Manager to oversee inventory management and team supervision. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in managing materials and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining stock records, implementing inventory controls, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a salary of £32,000 per annum along with a range of benefits, working Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00.

Benefits

Fantastic range of benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in relevant discipline.
• Understanding of material handling safety.
• Experience in manufacturing or construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate stock records.
• Conduct regular counts and reconcile physical stock.
• Implement Lean inventory control techniques.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders.
• Comply with internal audit requirements.

Skills

Hands on experience managing materials

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of inventory control methods

Strong planning and organisational skills

Excellent IT Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Stores Manager - Store Co-Ordinator

Temporary with a view to going Permanent after probation

CLIENT
Our client has developed into a world class, quality focused, precast concrete manufacturer. The company is customer focused, ensuring the continued evolution of our extensive product range, designed to meet the requirements of civil infrastructure, agriculture and building customers across the UK and Ireland.

The Ideal Person

• Hands on experience managing materials.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with audits, documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of material handling safety - PPE usage and storage standards.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to supervise a team/ lead a team.
• Knowledge of inventory control methods (safety stock, reorder levels etc)
• Excellent It Skills including Microsoft Office packages.
• Available to work flexibly in order to respond to business needs.
• Able to handle unexpected challenges like supply delays, urgent production needs or damaged materials.
• Ability to respond to issues that may arise with logic, speed and a level-headed approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate stock records for materials, tools, consumables, spare parts etc.
• Conduct regular counts and reconcile the physical stock with system records.
• Implement and follow Lean inventory control techniques to ensure there is as minimal material waste and loss as possible.
• Document and report any discrepancies within orders or goods that are damaged immediately.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders to ensure the specification, quantity and quality is correct.
• Organise and maintain the store area to ensure all items are accessible, and the environment is safe to work in- good housekeeping is mandatory.
• Monitor usage patterns to ensure optimal stock flow and reduce idle inventory.
• Maintain Kanban system to the factories.
• Communication across factories to forecast material needs and avoid shortages or delays.
• Maintain up-to-date records in ERP software.
• Comply with internal audit requirements and external regulatory standards (fire safety, environmental rules, etc.).
• Ensure safe handling, stacking, and movement of heavy or hazardous materials - comply to all Health and Safety Regulations.
• Supervise, train and evaluate store personnel to ensure efficient operations.
• Assign tasks and monitor the performance of storekeepers.
• Promote teamwork and accountability within the department.

Desirable Criteria

• 3-5 years' experience in relevant discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing or construction environments.
• Understanding of how store operations impact costs, wastage, and project margins.

Hours of work

Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00 (40hrs per week). Flexi time system allows hours to be worked between 7.30am and 6pm

Remuneration

£32,000 per annum + a fantastic range of benefits

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Dan Orr in the strictest confidence.

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