Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor

Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor
37.5 hours per week | Permanent | Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth, DT4
We are seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Supervisor to join our friendly Warehouse team and support our logistics operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the day to day running of the logistics department, ensuring all functions are executed effectively and efficiently. Working in a warehouse environment, the role will also involve supporting the Purchasing & Logistics Manager as needed, as well as supervision of a Logistics Assistant.
Permavent Ltd are one of the UK’s leading roofing and construction manufacturers in the UK, supplying quality products to building and roofing merchants nationwide for over 15 years. The organisation has continued to grow exponentially and is regarded as one of the market leaders in roofing and construction. Our sister company Granby Roofing & Building Supplies Ltd, is a popular builders’ merchants serving the local trade in Weymouth. Both companies work closely together.
The key responsibilities:

Overseeing day to day running of the logistics functions
Supervising the Logistics Assistant, providing guidance, support and development
Stock control, advising on low stock levels and high product turnover
Investigating any stock shortages, raising credits and stock adjustments as needed
Supporting the development of logistics processes and process mapping with regards to environment, quality, customer satisfaction, cost and efficiency and problem solving
Implementing, developing and updating the Quality Manual, recording DOP’s and internal quality checks on products
Raising non-conformance reports and following up to a satisfactory conclusion
Ensuring transport requirements and procedures are adhered to
Conducting regular stock takes on products, highlighting any known issues in advance
Ensuring security of workplace

What we are looking for:

Previous experience of stock & warehouse management
Prior experience within purchasing and logistics
Previous supervisory experience
Excellent planning and organisational skills, with ability to manage own and others’ workloads’ efficiently
Ability to perform well under pressure when working with high volume and fast moving daily processes – multi tasking
Keen eye for detail, producing high level of accuracy with work
Committed to providing excellent customer service with a ‘right first time attitude’
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Outlook & Excel
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Full and valid driving licence
Ability to support and motivate others, developing strong working relationships with all stakeholders

What we offer:
A competitive salary of £24,000pa rising to £25,000pa on completion of satisfactory probation period together with a benefits package including:

5.6 weeks annual holiday which increases to 6.6 weeks with service
Non-contractual bonus scheme providing up to 10% of salary a year
Substantial discount on all products purchased from GRBS & Permavent
Company Pension Scheme

To request a job description and person specification please email Nicky Cooksley HR Manager on n.cooksley@permavent.co.uk . CVs should also be forwarded by email to the same address.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: From £24,000.00 per year
Benefits:

Casual dress

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Yearly bonus

Application question(s):

Do you have a full and valid driving licence and your own vehicle?

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person