Job Description

Newry's Best Place to Work 2025, wish to appoint a new Warehouse Operative to our Stock Control team.

S&W are adding to our award winning team. As a team, we work passionately to achieve our mission and support our communities. We're looking for the very best people who can work diligently and provide the excellent service our customers have grown used to. If you're looking for a new challenge and want to be part of our team, join the best place to work today!

Role

: Warehouse Operative- Stock Control

Location of Role:

Carnbane, Newry

Role Purpose:

To accurately maintain the stock file, limit impact on Service level and improve stock accuracy.

Accountable to:

Inventory Section Lead

Key Relationships:

Operations teams

Our Vision

- To be a successful business, growing our presence across the island of Ireland as a wholesaler and retail partner of choice.

Our Mission

- We go above and beyond to support those who trust in us to keep their business thriving. We serve our customers better than anyone else due to our flexible way of working. Our customer focused approach allows us to react quickly, communicate effectively and deliver our products reliably, time after time.

Responsibilities

Completing accurate stock taking throughout the warehouse, providing feedback to the stock control supervisor on any issues. Investigate drops from Nightshift to ensure accurate stock levels. Providing feedback to Supervisor on any issues regarding created drops. Supporting Supervisor on locating or moving of bin locations Completing full racking checks in line with PI count cycle. FLT operating for correcting and checking bulk storage. Maintain damages area, ensuring it kept clear. Maintain returns area, ensuring credits are processed in a timely manner. Review missed sales reporting investigating any issues providing feedback to supervisor. Communicate any stock issues with the Replenishment Department ensuring they are addressed as quickly as possible. Continually improve stock operations by recommending measures to improve quality of service and efficiency. Maintain a safe working environment that complies with all aspects of the company's H&S Policy To act as an ambassador for Savage & Whitten and behave in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

Criteria

Essential

Grade C or above in GCSE Maths and English 1 years or more experience recent experience working within a stock control function or similar environment. Experience working with Warehouse and stock management systems. FLT licence reach truck Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Excellent People Management skills Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work individually or as part of a team. Excellent planning and organisational skills Proficient in the use of Microsoft Packages. Ability to implement and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Able to demonstrate the application of continuous improvement techniques Results orientated Team Player Customer focused Perform well under pressure Organized and efficient.

Desirable

NVQ in Warehouse Management Forklift Counterbalance (preferred)

Circumstances

As when required and travel to other sites on occasions. Undertake training

S&W Wholesale's benefits and perks:

S&W wishes to encourage a high-performing culture.

We value and respect all our employees and to thank them for all their hard work, dedication, and passion we offer a generous benefits package, to highlight only a few:

Enhanced Annual Leave & People Friendly Policies Smart Pay pension scheme EOT Bonus twice annually (after 6 months continuous employment)
Westfield Health Cash Plan (after 6 months continuous employment)
Generous staff discount Death in Service Benefit (after 6 months continuous employment)
Employee Assistance Programme with access to health and wellbeing support services (*after 6 months continuous employment)
Excellent training programmes Opportunity for progression
If you fit all the above criteria or have experience in a similar position and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Please send a CV and Cover Letter via the apply button.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Newry BT35 6QH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person