Warehouse Supervisor

Your Growth & Impact - Develop stronger leadership by supervising and coaching a small warehouse team, preparing you for operations management roles. - Expand your supply chain skills through hands-on ownership of inventory systems and daily reporting routines. - Lead process improvements that reduce picking errors and shorten fulfilment time, creating visible impact. - Build cross-functional relationships with procurement, drivers, and workshop teams to broaden your network in the automotive sector. Responsibilities Inventory & Stock Control - Manage receiving, put-away, cycle counts and periodic stocktakes to keep inventory records accurate and audit-ready. - Organise storage layouts and bin locations to reduce picking time and prevent overstocking. - Handle returns, warranty items and damaged goods with proper documentation and follow-up. Operations & Team Leadership - Schedule and supervise warehouse staff, assign daily tasks and monitor performance against KPIs. - Run briefings, train team members on procedures, and address attendance or basic HR matters. - Produce regular management reports on stock levels, throughput and discrepancies for operations review. - Coordinate with drivers, procurement and workshop teams to prioritise urgent parts and shipments. Health, Safety & Compliance - Enforce safety procedures and PPE usage, conduct toolbox talks and record incident reports. - Maintain a clean, orderly warehouse and ensure compliance with handling requirements for automotive parts. - Schedule routine equipment checks and arrange minor maintenance or vendor support when needed. Requirements Qualifications & Experience - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in warehouse, logistics or materials handling roles, with at least 2 years supervising staff. - Experience in the automotive parts, manufacturing or related supply chain preferred and will be an advantage. - Certificate or diploma in logistics, supply chain, or industrial operations preferred but not mandatory if experience is strong. - Familiarity with WMS or ERP systems is preferred, and exposure to systems like SAP or Oracle is an advantage. Hard Skills & Knowledge - Proven Inventory Management and Stock Control skills including cycle counts and reconciliation. - Competent in Management Reporting, basic Excel for KPIs and logistics planning tasks. - Practical knowledge of warehouse equipment, forklift operations and safety assurance procedures. - Understanding of parts traceability and automotive supply chain flows to minimise disruptions. Soft Skills & Qualities - Clear Communication and leadership, able to coach team members and keep the floor focused under pressure. - Strong Problem Solving and attention to detail to quickly resolve discrepancies and prevent repeat issues. - Good Time Management and the ability to prioritise tasks across receiving, picking and dispatch cycles. - Reliable, practical mindset with a willingness to support occasional overtime or weekend needs when operations demand.