Warehouse Supervisor

Trio Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee operations in two warehouses. This role combines responsibilities in purchasing and facilities management, ensuring effective stock management and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational and communication skills, with experience in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a warehouse is essential.
• Background in purchasing and supplier management is advantageous.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouses across 2 sites for stock organisation and storage.
• Responsible for company purchasing, monitor stock levels and raise purchase orders.
• Oversee facility management and maintenance of the factory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Highly organised

Good IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

In a multi-faceted role, the Warehouse Supervisor will be hands on with the daily workflow of our two warehouses, as well as involved in Purchasing and Facilities Management. Your main responsibilities will be to ensure the correct storage of business owned and customer supplied materials, managing inbound and outbound deliveries, monitoring stock levels across all departments and liaising with suppliers and raising purchase orders. Additionally, you will support with the facilities management of our buildings to ensuring the smooth running of all activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage our warehouses across 2 sites to ensure the correct organisation and storage of all stock.

Be responsible for all company purchasing, monitor stock levels and raise purchase orders and match supplier invoices to GRN's and PO's at month end

Manage Goods In deliveries throughout the day

Keep warehouse tidy and ensure stock is rotated as appropriate

Identify slow moving items and proactively work with the Account Management team to reduce

Facilitate periodic stock checks as and when required for both auditors and clients

Keep machine operators supplied with materials in order that all production lines are kept running

Keep accurate records of and manage the servicing of all company vehicles

Oversee the general facility management and maintenance of the factory including arranging subcontractors for works

Develop warehouse operations to support company growth plans; implementing process improvements by offering fresh ideas to the site to progress the company forward

Personal Specifications:

Experience of supervising a warehouse essential, experience of a fast moving factory operation would be advantageous

Background in purchasing and managing relationships with suppliers advantageous

Experience of the print industry would be beneficial but not essential

The ability to work well under pressure

Skills and Competencies:

Attention to detail and accuracy

Highly organised

Driving licence and comfortable driving a van

Good IT skills

Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Forklift licence