Supply Chain Operative

NWSSP Legal & Risk Services; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS organization in Denbigh is seeking a candidate for a role focused on inventory management and customer service. The successful applicant will assist in rolling out a new inventory system at various sites in North Wales and ensure effective stock levels. Essential qualifications include NVQ Level 3 in warehousing and experience in similar roles. Strong IT skills and the ability to work to deadlines are required. Welsh language skills are a plus. A commitment to equality and an inclusive workplace is emphasized.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous warehousing experience.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist in rollout of new inventory management system.
• Liaise with service users to promote new system.
• Ensure effective stock levels are maintained.

Skills

IT literate

Ability to work to deadlines

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in warehousing and distribution

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services, Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport Team function. The base for the post will be NHS Regional Stores, Denbigh but will involve travel around North Wales sites.

Main Duties

• Assisting in the rollout of a new inventory management system to hospital sites across North Wales
• Liaising with service users to promote the use of the new system
• Ensuring effective stock levels are held

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will have previous experience working in a similar capacity, specifically warehousing/customer service organisation, ordering of goods, inventory management and stock control. An excellent understanding of Health & Safety is also essential for this role.
• Assisting in the rollout of a new inventory management system to hospital sites across North Wales
• Planning the rollout of the project in line with expectations and objectives set by the Health Board and NWSSP
• Liaising with service users to promote the use of the new system
• Training new users
• Ensuring effective stock levels are held
• Tracking benefits of the rollouts and scheduling reviews
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person specification

Experience

• Previous warehousing experience
• Previous customer service experience

Desirable criteria (Experience)

• Experience of using handheld scanners

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of experience in warehousing and distribution
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety

Desirable criteria

• Working knowledge of quality systems and procedures
• Working knowledge of inventory management systems

Skills

Essential criteria

• IT literate
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Able to travel to other sites as requested

Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities. Welsh language skills are desirable. All candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless they have permission to work via another route.

Working in the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

We expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating. Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focusing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people. Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers. Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone.