Stores Supervisor

ABB LTD; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary competitive

25 days leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

EAP

Job summary

ABB LTD is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Cambridge to execute warehousing activities, maintain stock accuracy, and support manufacturing through timely material supply. You will work with SAP and other WMS to ensure precise records, perform stock checks, and contribute to lean warehousing practices.

The role requires experience in warehousing or inventory management, a focus on safety, and the ability to collaborate across manufacturing, logistics, and engineering teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accurate data handling.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely and follow health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute warehousing activities including goods receipt, storage, picking, packing, loading, dispatch, and stock replenishment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain accurate inventory and transactional records using SAP and warehouse management systems.
• Perform quality checks on incoming goods and materials, investigating and reporting discrepancies.
• Participate in cycle counts and inventory control activities to ensure stock accuracy and integrity.
• Maintain Kanban stock levels and support continuous material availability.
• Ensure timely supply of components to manufacturing operations to support production schedules.
• Build effective working relationships with internal customers and collaborate with logistics, shipping, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
• Follow health, safety, environmental, quality, and compliance standards and ABB values.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Hardware & Panel Assembly Supervisor __ Execute warehousing activities for incoming and outgoing goods while ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient handling, storage, and dispatch of materials. Working as part of a collaborative operations team, you will play a vital role in maintaining stock accuracy, supporting manufacturing activities, and ensuring components are available when needed to keep operations running smoothly. Our Team Dynamics Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we deliver the materials and resources that enable our business to succeed. Being part of our team means your work has a direct impact on operational performance, customer satisfaction, and business success. What's in it for you? We want you to bring your full self to work, your ideas, your energy, and your commitment to excellence. You'll have the opportunity to build your skills, work with experienced colleagues, and contribute to a fast-paced operational environment where accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued. Your Role and Responsibilities In this role, you'll help run what runs the world by ensuring materials are received, stored, controlled, and delivered efficiently to support business operations.

• Execute warehousing activities including goods receipt, storage, picking, packing, loading, dispatch, and stock replenishment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain accurate inventory and transactional records using SAP and warehouse management systems.
• Perform quality checks on incoming goods and materials, investigating and reporting any discrepancies.
• Participate in cycle counts and inventory control activities to ensure stock accuracy and integrity.
• Maintain Kanban stock levels and support continuous material availability.
• Ensure the timely supply of components to manufacturing operations to support production schedules.
• Build effective working relationships with internal customers and collaborate with logistics, shipping, manufacturing, and engineering teams.
• Follow all relevant health, safety, environmental, quality, and compliance standards while promoting ABB's values and Code of Conduct.
  Previous experience working in a warehouse, stores, logistics, or inventory management environment.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations including goods receipt, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, and stock replenishment.
• Experience using SAP or other warehouse/inventory management systems to maintain accurate stock records.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate inventory and transactional data.
• Experience conducting stock checks, cycle counts, or inventory control activities.
• Understanding of quality checking processes for incoming goods and materials.
• Ability to work safely and follow established health and safety procedures.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with internal customers and wider business teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams, including manufacturing, logistics, and engineering functions.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment - desirable
• Knowledge of Kanban stock control and replenishment processes.
• Experience supporting production or hardware manufacturing operations through timely material supply - desirable
• Counterbalance and/or Reach Forklift Licence - desirable
• Understanding of lean warehousing, continuous improvement, or 5S principles - desirable
• Familiarity with logistics and shipping processes - desirable
  ABB offers a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and lifestyle.
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (including holiday purchase, health assessments, dental and eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, and retail discounts)
• Career development and internal mobility opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee referral scheme

More About Us At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values of care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration, combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work makes a real difference. Run What Runs the World. #RunWithABB Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact?