Supply Planning First Line Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Burton upon Trent is seeking a full-time team leader to manage stock replenishment and lead team performance evaluations. Ideal candidates should have supply planning and inventory experience, alongside strong communication skills. Join us for great perks including on-site canteen and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contribution

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in management is desirable.
• Essential experience in supply planning and inventory management.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to replenish stock efficiently and accurately.
• Monitor stock flow and manage staff performance.
• Evaluate team performance and set up supplier reviews.

Skills

Management experience

Supply planning/stock and inventory/procurement experience

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

Pay Rate: £30,000-£31,400
Grade: M
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday-Friday daytime office hours
Location: Burton on Trent - DE13 0BB

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Responsible for the team that accurately replenishes stock in an efficient and timely manner, ensuring all demand is fulfilled first time and in full
• Monitor and review the flow of stock throughout the Network, ensuring that products are best placed for customer allocation
• Manage all staff performance & absence management in line with company policy
• Deliver team performance evaluation, metrics that inform internal measurement and support team development and training requirements
• Set up review processes with suppliers to ensure improved service levels

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Management experience (desirable)
• Supply planning/stock and inventory/procurement experience (essential)
• Excellent communication & organisational skills

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• 33 days annual leave including BHs
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

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Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 17th November. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.