Logistics Supervisor - Christchurch, United Kingdom - The Solent Group

The Solent Group

Verified Company

Christchurch, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags.

We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation.

Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis - we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.

Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK.

Position:

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Logistics Supervisor to join a successful, entrepreneurial company with offices globally.

We work with a diverse portfolio of retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Reusable Bags, Health & Beauty, Household products and Impulse Snacking.

Purpose of the role

To support with the fulfilment and execution of activities within the Logistics function for Solent Group with a focus on overseeing daily logistics activity and stock integrity to ensure control of the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow of goods, services and related information across the network in order to meet customer requirements.

Scope & Relationships

The Logistics Supervisor and Stock Integrity role will report directly to the Head of Logistics and is supported by the wider supply chain team aligned to customer demand and commercial colleagues.

This role will support in management and operational requirements of the groups stock within the warehouse along with all related processes within the logistics function.

Actively encourage and act as a mentor for all logistics partners across Lean implementation, Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma project implementation/completion by reviewing supply chain activity data to ensure world class performance.

Work closely with the Head of Logistics and wider Supply Chain teams globally to ensure focus is assigned correctly to both internal and external customer demands.

Main Responsibilities

Oversee daily logístical activity, providing support to both inbound and outbound logistics functions
Gatekeeper for keeping all stock records accurate matching physical to book, investigating and amending as required
Following direction to quarantine stock if required
Making sure no damages or nonconforming stock remains within the warehouse
Flagging slow moving/short shelf life product as risk
Maintain and update storage/throughput volume data within the warehouse activity tracking report
Ensure SAP system updated with any stock adjustments
Striving towards bestinclass operation, working with warehouse partners to continually improve stock management, receipt and pick processes with a right first time mentality
Completion of full stock audit at midyear and year end adhering to business deadlines, with continual PI throughout the year
Provide warehouses with all new SKU information in preparation for arrival of NPD
Resolve inbound/outbound delivery discrepancies
Track and report on warehouse handling/storage costs
Invoice checking to ensure accurate vs expected costs
Prioritise operations and daily tasks as required in regard to business demand
Support development of logistics processes, process mapping and work instructions in line with company strategic objectives with regards to environment, quality, customer satisfaction, cost and efficiency
Develop partner relationships and establish your own key network of contacts with our partners
Promote an attitude of innovation, pace and intrinsic positivity
Actively seek to improve skills and logistics knowledge base, via training, site visits and knowledge sharing

Requirements:

Experience

Proven logistics experience
Has dealt with multiple warehouse and customer
SAP or ERP skills across supply chain functions
Understand supply chain connectivity with all departments
Understand complete end to end flow of sales, from purchase to dispatch aligned to OTIF
Has worked in a fastpaced operations environment
Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise
Up to date with all legislation regarding road, air and sea transport operations
FMCG experience advantageous

Key competencies and skills