Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist Duties:

• Provide support to the Engineering department to complete planned maintenance and reactive works including ordering, handling, storage and delivery of all stock, tools, chemicals and materials.
• Work closely with suppliers, internal departments, and other relevant stakeholders to organize the efficient flow of inventory.
• Promote continuous improvement through the development of new processes and innovative new ways of working.
• Ad-hoc support to Contractor Control requirements

Person Specification:

• Responsible for managing engineering stores, including the timely replenishment of stock, placing orders and ensuring critical items are returned for repair and replenishment.
• Collate information on planned and unplanned shortages and critical spare items to ensure appropriate stock levels are always maintained.
• Ensure minimum stock levels are monitored regularly and items are re-ordered in a timely manner.
• Ensure rapid reaction and recovery from potential stock issues including liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve urgent system and supply chain issues.
• Managing suppliers and handling all queries to resolution including stock discrepancies, issues of damaged or faulty stock and instances where delivery deadlines are not met.
• Influencing both internal and external stakeholders including collaborating with suppliers and internal departments to ensure all items are ordered, delivered and available as required.
• Responsible for the data, management, and accuracy of the INFOR inventory system. End to end from ordering to invoicing.
• Management of blanket purchase orders via iDocs.
• Completing forward stock planning, analyzing trends, and forecasting to maintain stock availability and meet client requirements.
• Responsible for company credit card including allocation of spend to the appropriate department.
• Completion of month-end stock reports liaising with the Finance department on any discrepancies.
• Update calibration database for electrical testing equipment.
• Development and maintenance of COSHH Management System (Alcumus Sypol)
• Completion of Health and Safety walkarounds ensuring safety and compliance are maintained.
• Carry out quarterly manual handling assessments (POPS) ensuring 100% completion.
• Organize the hiring of specialized equipment.
• Order uniforms and stationery for various departments.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in stores/warehouses/supply chain/logistics operations is essential.
• Relevant industry qualification (stores/warehouse/supply chain/logistics) is desirable.
• Good organizational ability and the ability to plan and prioritize workload.
• Excellent influencing skills and the ability to network with various levels of stakeholders.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience working within and ensuring compliance with quality procedures.
• Have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience in INFOR, iDocs and Alcumus Sypol is desirable.
• Hold a counterbalance forklift truck license or be willing to work towards it.