Position; Stores Person / Logistics Coordinator

Location; Wallingford

Salary; 27,000 per annum

Planet Recruitment have recently registered a new opportunity for our client based in the Wallingford area who are seeking a Stores Person/Logistics Coordinator on a permanent basis. This is a very hands-on role and as such you will need to be proactive, highly motivated, organised and have good communication skills.

The successful candidate should be physically fit as some heavy lifting may be required and certain roles require a number of steps a day. Previous work with forklifts would be advantageous in this role.

Main responsibilities;

To receive and inspect goods against delivery notes for accuracy and damages
Notify relevant staff of any shortages
Notify relevant staff of any damaged goods received and await further instruction
Putting received stock away in relevant locations or assigning overflow locations
Ensure all stock movements are accurately recorded
Unloading of vehicles for goods being received
Timely issuing and kitting of materials to the production in line with production schedules.
Kitting to Sub-assembly and dealing with queries at the hatch from other business units
The continuous audit of all stock by periodic cycle counting.
Responsible for the security, control and movement of raw material stock.
Ensures strict adherence and implementation of FIFO. Paying particular attention to the product life cycle by rotation of mouldings, engines, adhesives and general consumable products.
Undertakes problem solving and other tasks as directed by the Logistics Manager.
Loading/unloading trucks and moving stock using a forklift in despatch were needed.
Supporting the despatch team were needed.
Be prepared to cross train in multiple logistics functions and rotate as required.
Operates in accordance with the company's Health and Safety procedure, and other related company policies.

Experience / Qualifications;

The appointee must be computer literate.
To have the ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.
The appointee will be educated to a good standard, with English and Mathematics GCSE.
SAP Knowledge is desirable
The candidate must have experience of stockroom and despatch procedures,
preferably gained in a manufacturing environment.
Forklift licence would be beneficial (for the right candidate forklift driving training will be provided.
He/she must be of good health and be able to lift weights up to the maximum limit as defined by the Health & Safety Executive.

Commutable locations;

Wallingford, Didcot, Harwell, Oxford, Reading, Abingdon, Chalgrove

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