Warehouse & Inventory Controller • Services

Vertiv; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology solutions based in Bedford is seeking a Supervisor for service warehousing and inventory management. The successful candidate will coordinate logistics, ensure stock accuracy, and manage operations relating to material handling. This role requires hands-on skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent manual handling skills required.
• Basic computer literacy in MS Outlook and Word.
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate inventory management activities.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of stock holdings.
• Organize transport logistics for inbound and outbound goods.

Skills

Manual handling

Communication

Time management

Job description

Location: UK – Bedford

Reporting to: National Service Supply Chain Supervisor • Services - Gavin Martinig

Region Covered: UK

Nearly all aspects of our lives involve the use of technology. It is how we work and play and do anything in between. This connectivity or use of data is built into the very fabric of our society. It is vital to human progress. Vertiv believes there is a better way to meet this accelerating demand for data — one driven by passion and innovation.

As industry experts and Architects of Continuity, we collaborate with our customers to envision and build future-ready infrastructures. We leverage our portfolio of hardware, software, analytics, and services, to ensure our customers’ vital applications run continuously, perform optimally, and scale with business needs.

Why do we have this role in the organization and why do we need to hire someone in this role:

This role is responsible for controlling and coordinating the company’s service warehousing and inventory management activities. It involves supervising supply, storage, and accessibility of items to ensure adequate stock without excess. The logistics component includes integrating information, transportation, material handling, and packing from origin to consumption to meet customer requirements. The role also involves proactively coordinating and fulfilling the purchasing team's needs.

How success and optimal performance look like in the first year:

• Processing inbound and outbound goods.
• Maintaining accuracy and integrity of stock holdings.
• Picking and allocating component parts to sales orders and other demands.
• Organizing and coordinating related transport logistics.
• Ensuring the yard areas and warehouses are organized, clean, and well-maintained.
• Managing waste collections and related paperwork, including fuel sample processing.
• Creating purchase orders for spares as needed.
• Investigating and resolving warehouse and store queries.
• Performing other tasks within your capabilities as required.
• Supporting the development of internal systems and procedures related to MRP, stock control, and forecasting.
• Assisting the National Service Supply Chain Supervisor with purchase order creation and related activities.
• Providing regular feedback on supplier performance.

Interactions:

Customers, Regional Operations teams, Management, CRM, Technical Support staff, Facilities, Finance, Product Operations & Suppliers.

What will the person be expected to do to reach success & optimal performance

Supervisor Assistance

Provide feedback on operational and financial performance, report problems or client complaints, and perform other tasks as needed.

QHSE

Assist with ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 registration, assess and control risks, ensure compliance with legislation, vet and approve suppliers, ensure premises are suitable and safe, reduce adverse events, and promote awareness of management systems.

What will make the new employee successful now

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Excellent manual handling skills, basic computer literacy (MS Outlook and Word), good communication skills, organizational and time management skills, self-motivation, ability to operate with minimal supervision, multitasking, and flexibility.