warehouse manager Kent
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity to work for our new customer at Medway. We are looking for Operational Administrators to join our Team who will be responsible and accountable for operational administrative duties across the warehouse functions. You will be responsible for all warehouse transactions into the warehouse management systems, for receiving, locating, storage and planning of customer orders while working closely with warehouse, office, and management staff. You will be required to communicate effectively, be technically proficient and able to accomplish time-sensitive tasks, promptly and on time. Remaining calm under pressure, multi-task, and effectively problem-solve. A very high level of accuracy and commitment is required.
AM Shift 6:00 – 14:00
PM Shift 14:00 – 22:00
Duties and responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively across a cross-range of individuals including both internal and external customers.
- Develop and use knowledge and experience of Wincanton Warehouse operations to achieve the agreed supply chain requirements.
- Act as a key contributing factor for the optimal and efficient steering of all operational processes in the warehouse.
- Effectively plan all volume, both inbound and outbound, in conjunction with operational availability.
- Co-ordinate with other departments to make on-site decisions by managing order flow through WMS Systems.
- Prioritise flow to secure availability in the best way – CDC Despatch planner, Service level, Old orders, Lead time, Transit – dictate such priorities to the operation.
- Ensure that all drivers are fully aware of the site rules and regulations and maintain these throughout their time on site.
- Collect, file and distribute operational data accurately in the forms of reports and on-site displays.
- Ensure that all outbound dispatch loads are verified for accuracy at point of sealing
- Take an active part in the development of operational processes.
- Be responsible for own as well as others Health and Safety while on site.
What will you bring?
- Be flexible and respond positively and reliably to internal and external customer requests.
- Experience of warehouse management systems within a distribution operation.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office to be able to produce spreadsheets and databases.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels.
- Comfortable working in a pressurised environment and to tight deadlines
What do we offer?
We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including;
- company pension scheme
- private healthcare,
- generous holidays,
- cycle to work scheme
- employee benefits online discount platform
- on-site parking and much more
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes us great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
