Warehouse (Materials) Supervisor

Techniche Global Ltd • Permanent • Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom • £35k - £45k / year • 4d ago

Techniche Global is supporting an international Oil & Gas engineering company in appointing a Warehouse Supervisor in their manufacturing facility in Gloucester, Stonehouse. This is a permanent role, Full time on site. The Warehouse (Materials) Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient movement, storage, and control of materials (M&S and FI-related items). This role requires a strong leader with solid experience in warehouse management systems—preferably SAP—and advanced computer skills to ensure accurate inventory control and operational excellence. The Supervisor will drive team performance, maintain high standards of safety and compliance, and ensure inventory accuracy both physically and within the system.
Key Responsibilities of the Warehouse Supervisor:

Lead and manage a team of Storekeepers and Materials Specialists, ensuring high levels of performance, accountability, and engagement.
Ensure a safe working environment, enforcing health, safety, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Oversee all warehouse activities including receiving, storage, inventory control, and dispatch, ensuring compliance with company procedures.
Maintain inventory accuracy by reconciling physical stock with system records (SAP/WMS) and resolving discrepancies.
Manage and monitor purchase order closures in SAP, including follow-up on open POs and "invoiced but not received" items.
Analyze and act on exception reports to maintain data integrity (e.g., unmatched transactions, pricing issues, inactive parts, system discrepancies).
Plan and execute cycle counts and periodic physical inventories, including adjustment postings, root cause analysis, and reporting.
Identify and support intercompany inventory transfers, ensuring proper controls and compliance with procedures.
Evaluate and implement inventory optimization initiatives, including Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) where applicable.
Maintain warehouse-related system parameters and configurations within authorized access levels.
Prepare and present monthly performance reports and KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Promote best practices and ensure effective communication across teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

Proven experience in warehouse supervision, logistics, or materials management.
Strong hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred: MM, WM, or EWM modules).
Advanced or intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer systems.
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to coach and develop staff.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, operational environment with multiple priorities.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
High level of accountability, organization, and results orientation.

What We Are Looking For: We are seeking a hands-on, system-oriented leader who is comfortable working with SAP, data, and operational processes, and who can bring structure, control, and efficiency to the warehouse while effectively supporting and developing the team.
All candidates must be able to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.

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