Stores Supervisor

Bekaert; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Bradford seeks a committed Warehouse Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in a dynamic team environment. The role involves managing stock availability, ensuring a safe workplace, and fostering continuous improvement processes. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential. The company values diversity and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us to help shape a more efficient future.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the stores ensuring material availability.
• Provide a safe working environment adhering to health and safety standards.
• Monitor inventory accuracy through stock counts and SAP system.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Team development

Leadership and motivation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Warehouse principles knowledge

Numerical skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Job description

Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it's our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low‑carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost €5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

Purpose of the Job

To deliver a world‑class service to the plant, ensuring stock is available to maintain production process. Responsible for the day to day management of people within the warehouse/stores function, to ensure company targets and objectives are met to meet customer demand, while ensuring that all staff comply with health and safety and standard operating procedures. Responsible for housekeeping standards, 5’s and continuous improvement. Act independently and overseen by departmental manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

• To manage the day to day stores operations run smoothly, and ensure 100% availability of all stocked materials.
• Provide a safe working environment, adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor the receipt, storage and dispatch of Goods in, ensuring procedures are adhered to and completed in a correct and timely manner.
• Ensure inventory is accurate and maintained via PPI counts/stock counts and keep accurate inventory of materials via SAP stock control system, safety stocks limits.
• To manage a rolling stock check program (PPI counts), monitoring booking out procedures, escalation of issues and communicating reports.
• Adhoc order placement as and when required in order to keep the downtime as minimal as possible.
• Work to reduce obsolete and slow moving stock (KPI).
• Departmental KPI’s to be monitored and driven throughout department and reported.
• Maintain MRP run – flush through based on usage, lead time, cost etc to work with the buyer and ensure stock is moving continuously.
• Goods In and Out managed efficiently to ensure customer requests are met.
• Build a good relationship with suppliers/customers.
• Keep flow of stock sufficient (from supplier through to customer both internal and external – ie, kanbans, line stock, storage locations).
• Work closely with the wider business to maximise quality, safety, customer satisfaction and profitability.
• Ensure a ‘customer facing’ approach with a commitment to communicate effectively and build strong partnerships with all stakeholders.
• Actively look at continuous improvement of current working practices, identifying cost savings without compromising quality, safety of others and yourself or service.
• Issue goods from stock into work (from the system and physically).
• Handling invoice queries when related to Goods in.
• Maintain a clean, tidy workplace (housekeeping/5S).
• Safe and active approach to every aspect of work.
• Organised stores area and implement a one piece flow system.
• Any other reasonable management requests.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven successful experience of working in a stores environment and a good knowledge of warehouse principles.
• Ability to sustain and develop team working.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, utilising appropriate interpersonal styles.
• Good understanding of customer deliverables, impact of failure and associated costs.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong people and performance management skills.
• Computer literate.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Organised and flexible with attention to detail.

Be bold and take the leap!

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers