Warehouse Supervisor

Advancing People; Bedford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist in Bedford is seeking a Warehouse Operative to manage stock and ensure efficient warehouse operations. The ideal candidate should have experience in stock management, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and excellent organizational skills. This role demands attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, providing a chance to be part of a dynamic supply chain team.

Qualifications

• Experience of Stock management and record-keeping.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practices in Warehouse operations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all warehouse activities including goods in, goods out, and restocking shelving.
• Ensure high customer service standards by fulfilling orders for same-day dispatch.
• Conduct regular stock checks to maintain stock accuracy.

Skills

Stock management

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft systems

Barcode scanning devices

Job description

The Role

This is a key role, reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, with responsibility for:

• All Warehouse activities - goods in, goods out, restocking shelving, packing, unpacking, and maintaining good housekeeping standards
• Delivery of the highest customer service standards - responsible for fulfilling customer orders ready for same-day despatch or collection

Working as part of the Supply Chain Team in collaboration with all areas of the business, particularly the Sales and Customer Service Teams.

More Detail

• Carrying out all warehouse activities, including goods in, goods out, restocking shelving, packing, and unpacking, and maintaining good housekeeping standards
• Implement stock rotation practices to ensure stock freshness
• Conducting regular stock checks to maintain Stock accuracy, reconciling and correcting discrepancies promptly
• Reordering packaging and consumables as needed, utilising packaging efficiently to minimise waste and reduce environmental impact
• Coordinating and communicating with transportation providers to organise and schedule shipments, highlighting any delays or issues within the transport network to internal stakeholders
• Striving for continuous improvement in warehouse processes, identifying areas for optimisation and cost-effectiveness.
• Staying up to date with Health and Safety regulations, ensuring the compliance of all warehouse activities
• Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedure, and competency in warehouse operations
• Utilising Company systems, including barcode scanning devices and Microsoft systems to track Stock movements, generate reports, and maintain records accurately

The Person

• Experience of Stock management and record-keeping
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practices in Warehouse operations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively
• Reliable with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions by yourself where required
• Flexible approach needed when working within a small team

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for warehouse operations, APPLY NOW to be part of a team that drives excellence and efficiency in warehouse operations.

Advancing People - The Recruitment Specialist

Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.