Job Description

Logistics / Supply Chain Manager
Company: Wernick Buildings, part of The Wernick Group
About the Company:
Wernick Buildings, a division of The Wernick Group, is the UK's largest and longest-standing national provider of permanent and temporary modular buildings and site accommodation. Established in 1934, The Wernick Group remains a family-run and owned company.
Over the last five years, the company has more than doubled its profits, attributing its success to the quality and dedication of its workforce. The Wernick Group prides itself on a team full of enthusiasm, vision, friendliness, and a real can-do spirit.
About the role:
The Logistics/Supply Chain Manager will co-ordinate the purchasing, and storage of materials, as well as internal and external transportation of material and modules, logistics and resources at Wernick Buildings Kenfig. Close liaison with two primary customers: Production Lines and Site Teams to ensure that the correct material and product is delivered to the right location on time.
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the logistic team: buyers, schedulers, fork drivers, and resource operatives;
Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers;
Within the production space operate a 'Just in Time' philosophy;
Ensure sufficient stock in line with agreed levels;
Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies, and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance;
Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements;
Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs;
Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation, logistics providers and suppliers;
Select carriers/suppliers and monitor service against performance criteria;
Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery;
Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, material suppliers, imports or exports or customer issues;
Assess and make recommendations for logistics processes in potential new facilities or plant and advise of cost implications and efficiency;
Support continuous improvement initiatives, identify inefficiencies, and cost optimisation opportunities;
Ensure the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements with the help of direct reports;
Identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory and system records are in agreement;
Keep track of slow moving and obsolete stock;
Essential Requirements:
Hauliage and logistics experience including lorry heights
Proficient in MS Office software.
Knowledge of writing reports
Supply chain management experience
What you will get in return:
Competitive salary and bonus scheme
Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
Option to buy extra holidays
Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
Christmas Shutdown
Early finish Friday
Cycle to work scheme
Group pension
Annual Salary review - takes place each January
Life Assurance 2 x annual salary
Personal Accident Insurance
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance programme
Training and progression opportunities
Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
Open door policy
Employee Referral scheme
Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)
Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Any unsolicited CV's will be sent at the recruitment agency's own risk and will be interpreted as 'gifts' and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
About the company
The Wernick Group of Companies has a proud history stretching back to 1934, growing from a humble maker of poultry crates to become Britain's largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.
Required Criteria

• Proficient in MS Office software.
• Strong communication skills.
• Hauliage and logistics experience including lorry heights
• Supply chain management experience
• Experience in writing reports

Desired Criteria

• FLT Counterbalance license
• Machinery maintenance experience

Skills you'll need

Skills Required