Stores Manager

Your new companyOur client provides a range of repairs and maintenance, manufacturing, construction and refurbishment activities for public sector organisations along with citizens and customers, as well as other private and third sector organisations.Your new roleThe Stores Manager is a key member of the business and is responsible for the effective management of the stores' functions. The role will be to provide effective leadership and management in the delivery of all services under your control and in line with business and customer needs. You will add value to the business and have specific responsibility for liaising with the operations division to ensure sufficient stockholding is available and delivered to meet operational and customer requirements. You will also be required to implement strategies aimed at successfully controlling and effectively managing the security of all stockholdings within all stores' areas under your direct control. You will have responsibility for the effective utilisation of resources in the provision of a stores and material delivery service to deliver excellent customer service. You will manage document storage and retrieval as well as management of the furniture (personal belongings) in and out of stores. A further key requirement of the post is compliance with all relevant policies and procedures and monitoring arrangements in support of these. You will play a key role in the provision of material management, including quality issues, reviewing where necessary, the effectiveness of any arrangements and providing innovative solutions for implementation with a focus on customer service.

What you'll need to succeedYou will have extensive experience of stock control and commodities and warehouse management and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be fully conversant with up-to-date developments within the purchasing and procurement section and will bring an innovative approach to new developments. You will have management experience and a commitment to development both on a personal basis and for your team. You will be comfortable operating at a senior level and reporting to the Stores and Distribution Manager. You will be required to have a flexible approach to this role and in your contribution to the success of the business. Experience of stock control and commodities and warehouse management and experience of managing teams

What you'll get in returnThis is a 6-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of the role becoming permanent. They are offering a salary of between £50,046 and £53,693. 29.5 days annual leave plus 7 bank holidays. The working hours are 0800-1600, over 35 hours with the flexibility to start earlier. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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