Logistics & Stock Control Manager

We are looking for a Logistics and Stock Control Manager to oversee our Warehouse operation. The successful applicant will be responsible for the efficient movement of stock through our warehouse to our charity shops.

This position would ideally suit someone who has Charity Shop Manager experience in order to have a good level of understanding of the charity sector and its key drivers and motivators.

Key Responsibilities

Movement of Stock

• To be responsible for the allocation of donations and corporate goods to shops, according to their needs.


• To liaise with our Area managers, Charity shop managers collections team and drivers to ensure the efficient movement of stock to our shops or the warehouse as directed.


• To receive deliveries direct from donors in Watford (and ensuring completion of Gift Aid forms) as and when required.


• To ensure Gift Aid items are processed first, using the correct process.


• To identify the value of stock coming into the Warehouse and liaise with the Curator regarding any high\-end stock.


• To lead by example ie. sorting stock, ragging, sorting out corporate goods.


• To allocate overstock

Staff Management

• To lead Warehouse staff team, managing holiday requests and sickness.


• To ensure that the drivers keep their vans clean and tidy and carry out basic van checks


• To direct van drivers with their deliveries and collections and monitor efficiencies.


• To direct 3 party drivers, suppliers, dealers and volunteers whilst in or using the Warehouse.

Other Duties

• To drive the All\-Aboard van – both Electric (training will be given) and Diesel\-powered models as and when required.


• To open and close Head Office as required and therefore act as a keyholder.


• To ensure that the Warehouse complies with Health and Safety and Fire Safety regulations by keeping it organised and tidy at all times.


• To carry out waste and recycling processes.


• To get involved in PAT testing (training will be given) and World of Books Pro


• To carry out warehouse paperwork as required


• Use pallet stacker (training will be provided)


• Ensure the outside of the building including the car park etc is clean and tidy at all times

Legislative Compliance

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Procedures


• Training provided on Sexual Harassment Awareness


• Manual Handling


• Gift Aid process


• Recycle Centre process and legislation

Qualifications and/or Experience

• Charity Shop experience desirable.


• Good standard of general education to GCSE level


• Proven team management/supervisory experience


• Clean driving licence

Skills

• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to multi\-task with a degree of flexibility (to manage last\-minute stock change)


• Good problem solving skills with ability to use ones’ initiative


• A confident team leader with the ability to motivate and influence individuals and teams, whilst leading by demonstration.


• The ability to handle any conflict sensitively


• Ability to successfully manage a varied workload with little supervision


• Ability to work independently but with flexibility and remain part of a team


• Commitment to positively promote the Charity and its work


• Motivational


• Delegation

Knowledge

• Principles of customer service


• EPOS Till systems desirable


• Understanding of Gift Aid


• Knowledge of Health \& Safety


• Awareness of collectables / antiques / clothing and fashion (particularly high\-end items)

Pay: £30,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have charity retail experience?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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