Logistics Supervisor

Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category

Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK

REPORT TO: Head of Operations

LINE MANAGEMENT: Logistics team

LOCATION: Hybrid (2 days per week in Christchurch, Dorset)

TRAVEL: Yes, UK sites

 

Purpose of the role:

The Logistics Supervisor reports into the Head of Operations and is supported by the wider operations and supply chain team. You will support with the fulfilment and execution of activities within the logistics function for Solent Group with a focus on overseeing daily logistics activity to ensure control of the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow of goods, services and related information across the network to meet customer requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• People management of the logistics team, including: training, development, appraisals, performance management
• Oversee daily logistical activity, providing support to both inbound and outbound logistics functions, ensuring timely delivery of goods
• Ensure SAP is always up to date through all logistics related processes, such as receipting goods in, and delivering goods out.
• Striving towards best-in-class operation, working with warehouse and freight partners to continually improve stock management, receipt and pick processes, with a right first-time mentality
• Monitor inventory health at all locations, ensuring any risks to stock (i.e. short dated stock) is escalated to the appropriate team
• Provide warehouses with all new SKU information in preparation for arrival of NPD
• Resolve inbound/outbound delivery discrepancies
• Track and report on logistics costs
• Invoice checking to ensure accurate vs expected costs
• Cost management of all cost centres related to logistics, ensuring service and cost are optimised.
• Develop partner relationships and establish your own key network of contacts with our partners
• Support development of logistics processes, process mapping and work instructions in line with company strategic objectives with regards to environment, quality, customer satisfaction, cost and efficiency
• Promote an attitude of innovation, pace and intrinsic positivity
• Actively seek to improve skills and knowledge base, via training, site visits and knowledge sharing

About you:

• Experience supervising and developing a successful logistics team
• Built strong relationships with multiple external partners
• SAP or ERP skills across supply chain and operations functions
• Understand supply chain connectivity with all departments
• Have worked in a fast-paced operations environment
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize
• Up to date with all legislation regarding road, air and sea transport operations
• FMCG experience advantageous
• Must be flexible, adaptable and positive towards change
• Self-starter who can work off their own initiative
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously
• Possessing the vision, drive and determination to succeed
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely across levels of the organisation
• Willing and able to take ownership, make decisions
• Remain composed, proactive and supportive during high pressure situations

Key competencies and skills:

• Knowledge of EDI
• Continuous improvement
• Cost efficiency
• Customer service
• Attention to detail
• Data analysis & reporting
• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• SAP
• Order processing

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
• Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities · Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free parking on Christchurch Quay