Logistics Supervisor - London, United Kingdom - St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job Summary:

To manage and develop the operational and strategic management of the Supply Chain and Logistics Team across the SWL Procurement Partnership Services sites as follows:

  • Ensure the provision of a professional and customer focussed replenishment service to user departments through the local Supply Chain and Logistics Team.
  • Ensure the team is well trained and has the resources to maintain an efficient replenishment process and cost effective stock levels.
  • Maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholders.
  • Assist the line manager with managing all aspects of the NHS Supply Chain supplier account
  • Be responsible for any sitebased Risk Management activity
The post holder will be expected to use their initiative and work independently with a minimum level of supervision.


Main Duties / Key results areas:

  • In conjunction with the Line Manager, plan and distribute all work activities to the Supply Chain and Logistics Team for their respective site.
  • To oversee and coordinate the work of the site Supply Chain and Logistics Team so as to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.
  • To monitor site activity making adjustments to workloads as necessary and provide regular performance reports as required.
  • To act as Logistics Representative for specific departments.
  • To develop site stock review schedules and monitor completion and approve relevant changes.
  • To provide support and guidance to the Centrals Stores Manager, Materials Management Officers, Central Stores Officer and Logistics Officers.
  • To coach the site Supply Chain and Logistics Team on technical/operational aspects of the service.
  • To play a key role in the escalation of major replenishment issues between user departments, the team and suppliers.
Based on site at St. George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, SW17 0QT


Main Duties / Key results areas:

  • In conjunction with the Line Manager, plan and distribute all work activities to the Supply Chain and Logistics Team for their respective site.
  • To oversee and coordinate the work of the site Supply Chain and Logistics Team so as to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.
  • To monitor site activity making adjustments to workloads as necessary and provide regular performance reports as required.
  • To act as Logistics Representative for specific departments.
  • To develop site stock review schedules and monitor completion and approve relevant changes.
  • To provide support and guidance to the Centrals Stores Manager, Materials Management Officers, Central Stores Officer and Logistics Officers.
  • To coach the site Supply Chain and Logistics Team on technical/operational aspects of the service.
  • To play a key role in the escalation of major replenishment issues between user departments, the team and suppliers.
  • Ensure that periodic stock reviews are completed with user departments and suppliers.
  • Where necessary provide operational cover for Logistics and Supply Chain staff during periods of leave and other absences.
  • Ensure adequate storage and materials management of ward/department stocks, including appropriate stock rotation and COSHH assessments.
  • To advise user departments on layout, storage space, shelving, storage bins, labelling of product and housekeeping of storage areas.
  • Coordinate all major storage layout changes or physical department relocations for Supply Chain and Logistics managed areas, ensuring that resources are available to ensure mínimal disruption to the user department.
  • When required, represent the Services on Supply Chain and Logistics issues with external organisations, e.g. NHS Supply Chain.
  • To assist in the development and implementation of new systems, processes and procedures.
  • To ensure the efficient receipt, checking and marshalling of products in accordance with relevant policies and audit procedures.
  • To ensure that the Central Stores and Receipts and Despatch areas are organised effectively with regard to space requirements, segregation of product, e.g. receipts and returns, filing systems, tidiness and health and safety.
  • To ensure returns to suppliers are effectively managed, including: interpreting and identifying product codes, quantities and supplier; making appropriate administrative arrangements and amending computerised and/or paper records
  • To ensure the Logistics Administrator liaises with suppliers to make appropriate and timely delivery and collection arrangements.
  • To comply with Services and department policies and procedures.
  • To lead on all Logisticsrelated risk management activity on site
  • To participate in training and development sessions/team meetings as required.
  • Conduct appraisals, performance reviews and onetoones for all site Logistics and Supply Chain Team staff.
  • Report on absenteeism, authorise holidays and ensure the well being and worklife balance of all site Logistics and Supply Chain Team staff.
  • To carry out other duties that may be r

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