Logistics and Warehouse Supervisor LH10478
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Milton Keynes, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Logistics |
| Start Date | |
| Job Ref | LH10478 |
- Description
Salary: £Negotiable
My client a manufacturing company, within the automotive supply chain, shipping to customers throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa is looking for a Logistics and Warehouse Supervisor to lead the warehouse and logistics function. Managing a small team, you will have a broad range of responsibilities to ensure all logistics compliance, governance and inventory management requirements are met.
Logistics and Warehouse Supervisor main requirements:
· Experience working in freight forwarding/3rd party logistics
· Understanding of international and domestic transportation processes importing and exporting through the United Kingdom.
· Experience of AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) preferable
· Experience with UK import processes, UK customs procedures and legislation.
· BREXIT Customs requirements preferable.
· The understanding of import, export documentation to support shipments such as customs invoices, packing lists, Bills of Lading, duty, tariffs, and incoterms is required.
· Computer literate including competent in Microsoft Office, ERP system expertise, able to access databases and use computer software to compile data and produce standard and ad hoc management reports.
· Strong verbal and written communication skillsand ability to work with teams internationally
· Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task
Logistics and Warehouse Supervisor main responsibilities:
Inventory Management Optimisation
o Approving purchase orders
o Ensure necessary raw materials, packaging and consumables are available to match production demand
o Setting minimum and safety stock levels based on supplier lead times and usages rates
o Management of finished goods inventory
o Inventory corrections and adjustments
o Implement practices designed to reduce monthly cycle count variances
o Manage annual physical inventory process
o Ensure that goods are stored, handled and distributed in the most effective manner possible
Employee Supervision
o Oversee workload of employees in Shipping and Warehouse Department to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks
o Supervise employee performance, including ensuring appropriate training, assessing competency, conducting performance evaluations and developing staff
o ensure employees and contractors work in a safe manner and in compliance to procedures
Receipt and Despatch
o Timely despatch of customers’ orders
o Generation of transport documents including Packing Slips, Invoices, Custom Declarations, Courier Labels, as required
o Despatch goods as per customer instructions, complying with all relevant regulations and requirements
o Ensure that goods are delivered safely, on time and in the most cost-effective manner possible
Supply Chain Management and Import / export customs requirements compliance
o Knowledge of International and Domestic Supply Chain processes
o Analyse current freight costs and processes to look for improvements to enhance overall supply chain performance and innovate to implement those performance enhancements.
o Liaising with respective supply chain teams, and third-party storage facilities.
o Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of UK Customs and Excise (HMRC) as well as import commodity codes
o Working with shipping lines, freight forwarders and merchant hauliers providing import clearance instructions in line with Customs Procedures, commodity codes, duties and taxes etc.
o Act as the main point of contact for customs brokers and international freight forwarders
Job Title: Logistics and Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000
Job Type: Permanent
Job Reference: LH10478
Wilde Associates is working in the capacity of an Employment Agency for this role
