Stores & Materials Management Supervisor

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed job description and duties are outlined in the Job Description and can be discussed with the Supply Chain Manager

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Educated to Level 4 (HNC/HND/Foundation Degree) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Inventory Management, Business Administration or equivalent relevant discipline, or equivalent level of knowledge gained through significant operational experience in a complex stores, logistics or materials management environment.
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Mathematics Grade C/4 or above.

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Warehousing, Inventory Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Operations, or willingness to work towards.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience of inventory management, stock control, distribution and materials management processes within a large and complex organisation
• Experience of using inventory management and ERP systems for stock control, replenishment and reporting.
• Experience of supervising staff and coordinating operational activities across a busy stores environment.

Key Skills

Essential criteria

• Computer literate and well versed in use of Excel & Outlook
• Good organisational and analytical skills with a high attention for detail and numerical accuracy
• Ability to manage own workloads and those of the team demonstrating ability to work of own initiative to complete tasks and prioritise jobs
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maximise effective working relationships and supervise a team

Desirable criteria

• Competent in use of IT systems and platforms to accurately input, retrieve, handle and analyse data efficiently

Other

Essential criteria

• Approachable and friendly manner
• Adaptable and flexible work ethic
• Personal behaviours/attitudes reflect Trust values
• Physically fit to undertake a manual handling role

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values - At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: