Logistics/Supply Chain Manager

Wernick Buildings, a leading independent manufacturer and supplier of modular and temporary buildings in the UK is seeking to appoint a self-motivated individual to fill the position of Logistics/Supply Chain Manager. This exciting opportunity reflects the continued growth of the Company and will be based at their manufacturing facility in Kenfig.

Job Purpose
To ensure that the correct material and product is delivered to the right location on time.

Scope
To co-ordinate the purchasing, and storage of materials, as well as internal and external transportation of material and modules, logistics and resources at Wernick Buildings Kenfig. Close liaison with two primary customers: Production Lines and Site Teams’.

Responsibilities

• Manage the logistic team: buyers, schedulers, fork drivers, and resource operatives
• Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers
• Within the production space operate a ‘Just in Time’ philosophy
• Ensure sufficient stock in line with agreed levels
• Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies, and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance
• Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements
• Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs
• Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation, logistics providers and suppliers
• Select carriers/suppliers and monitor service against performance criteria
• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery
• Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, material suppliers, imports or exports or customer issues
• Assess and make recommendations for logistics processes in potential new facilities or plant and advise of cost implications and efficiency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, identify inefficiencies, and cost optimisation opportunities
• Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements with the help of direct reports
• Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records are in agreement
• Keep track of slow moving and obsolete stock
• Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics process
• Interpret trends and analyse and review data. Provide meaningful logistics data to others in the organisation to aid customer service and cost improvements
• Ensure IT systems in place are effective, maintained, and accurate
• Ensure metrics, reports, and process documentation is available

What you will get in return

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Option to buy extra holidays
• Group pension
• Life assurance
• Annual Salary review – takes place each January
• Life Insurance 2 x annual salary
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 80 years)
• Open door policy
• Employee Referral scheme
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)
• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
• Message the MD/CEO/Staff Satisfaction Survey

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and contributory personal pension scheme.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

Please note we are unable to respond to all applications therefore only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 7-14 days.

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