Stores Supervisor in Bradford

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Purpose of the Job

To deliver a world‑class service to the plant, ensuring stock is available to maintain production process. Responsible for the day to day management of people within the warehouse/stores function, to ensure company targets and objectives are met to meet customer demand, while ensuring that all staff comply with health and safety and standard operating procedures. Responsible for housekeeping standards, 5’s and continuous improvement. Act independently and overseen by departmental manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day stores operations run smoothly, and ensure 100% availability of all stocked materials.
• Provide a safe working environment, adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor the receipt, storage and dispatch of goods in, ensuring procedures are adhered to and completed in a correct and timely manner.
• Ensure inventory is accurate and maintained via PPI counts/stock counts and keep accurate inventory of materials via SAP stock control system, safety stocks limits.
• Manage a rolling stock check program (PPI counts), monitoring booking out procedures, escalation of issues and communicating reports.
• Adhoc order placement as and when required to keep downtime as minimal as possible.
• Work to reduce obsolete and slow moving stock (KPI).
• Monitor and drive departmental KPIs and report.
• Maintain MRP run – flush through based on usage, lead time, cost etc to work with the buyer and ensure stock is moving continuously.
• Manage goods in and out efficiently to meet customer requests.
• Build a good relationship with suppliers/customers.
• Maintain sufficient flow of stock from supplier through to customer both internal and external – e.g., kanbans, line stock, storage locations.
• Work closely with the wider business to maximise quality, safety, customer satisfaction and profitability.
• Ensure a customer‑facing approach with a commitment to communicate effectively and build strong partnerships with all stakeholders.
• Actively look at continuous improvement of current working practices, identifying cost savings without compromising quality, safety of others and yourself or service.
• Issue goods from stock into work (from the system and physically).
• Handle invoice queries when related to goods in.
• Maintain a clean, tidy workplace (housekeeping/5S).
• Safe and active approach to every aspect of work.
• Organise stores area and implement a one‑piece flow system.
• Any other reasonable management requests.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven successful experience of working in a stores environment and a good knowledge of warehouse principles.
• Ability to sustain and develop team working.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, utilising appropriate interpersonal styles.
• Good understanding of customer deliverables, impact of failure and associated costs.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong people and performance management skills.
• Computer literate.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Organised and flexible with attention to detail.

Benefits & Expectations

We’re looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.

Contract Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Manufacturing

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