At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily warehouse operations and manage a dynamic team for efficient material handling.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private healthcare, and flexible benefits tailored for you.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in warehouse supervision and strong ERP system knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Warehouse (Materials) Supervisor responsible for leading and overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient movement, storage, and control of materials (M&S and FI-related items). Requires strong leadership, experience with warehouse management systems (preferably SAP), and advanced computer skills for accurate inventory control and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of Storekeepers and Materials Specialists, ensuring high performance, accountability, and engagement.
- Ensure a safe working environment, enforcing health, safety, and housekeeping standards at all times.
- Oversee all warehouse activities including receiving, storage, inventory control, and dispatch, ensuring compliance with company procedures.
- Maintain inventory accuracy by reconciling physical stock with system records (SAP/WMS) and resolving discrepancies.
- Manage and monitor purchase order closures in SAP, including follow‑up on open POs and invoiced but not received items.
- Analyze and act on exception reports to maintain data integrity (e.g., unmatched transactions, pricing issues, inactive parts, system discrepancies).
- Plan and execute cycle counts and periodic physical inventories, including adjustment postings, root cause analysis, and reporting.
- Identify and support intercompany inventory transfers, ensuring proper controls and compliance with procedures.
- Evaluate and implement inventory optimization initiatives, including Vendor‑Managed Inventory (VMI) where applicable.
- Maintain warehouse‑related system parameters and configurations within authorized access levels.
- Prepare and present monthly performance reports and KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote best practices and ensure effective communication across teams and stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in warehouse supervision, logistics, or materials management.
- Strong hands‑on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred: MM, WM, or EWM modules).
- Advanced or intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer systems.
- Demonstrated leadership and team‑management skills, with the ability to coach and develop staff.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, operational environment with multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally.
- High level of accountability, organization, and results orientation.
What We Offer
Competitive base salary with bonus, private healthcare for employee and family, subsidised dental care, health & wellbeing programmes, pension contributions (part employer/employee funded), income protection scheme, and life insurance. Additional benefits are available through the SLB flexible benefits programme.
EEO & Accommodation Statement
SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities. Please contact accommodationhotline@slb.com to request assistance.
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