The purpose of a job description is to make sure that both the individual and the company are clear about the role, responsibilities and tasks the post-holder is expected to carry out and how the post-holder contributes to the aims and objectives of Neal’s Yard Remedies.However, we operate in a rapidly changing and highly competitive environment, so it is important that job descriptions are flexible, to enable the company to respond quickly to changes and to accommodate the development of the individual.Job descriptions will be reviewed at least once a year as part of the appraisal process.In addition, they will be reviewed prior to recruiting.Job descriptions will be supported by objectives that are specific to the individual and set out the targets, goals and improvements to be achieved in a set time period.
CONTEXT
The post-holder is based at the Peacemarsh site reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor and is responsible for all the stock movements throughout the various warehouse locations. The post-holder will act as cover for the Warehouse Supervisor in their absence.
OVERALLJOB PURPOSE
The post-holder is responsible the management of all stock transactions in all NYR warehouse location.
To control the use of the Sage stock control system.
To be a key member of the Warehouse team driving quality, service, safety and continuous improvement.
To champion training of stocktaking techniques.
To challenge the norm.
Key Responsibilities
·Processing of Bin to Bin product transfers.
·Keeping up to date records on the Stock spreadsheets.
·To control the Perpetual Inventory program in the NYF warehouse and to take a active roll in the roll out.
·To be the sole controller of stock adjustments.
·To carry out investigations into stock variances.
·To deputize in the absence of the Warehouse Supervisor covering all areas of that role.
·Working effectively with the Warehouse Supervisor, Good in and Warehouse/Dispatch team leaders.
·To build key working relationships of the Planning, Finance and Technical teams
·Timely inputting of data on to Sage.
·Updating of the departments KPI’s.
·Control and updating of the “Grey List”
Continuous Improvement and Self Development
·To seek ways of improving how your own job is done, and look for opportunities to do things more effectively.This includes learning from mistakes.
·To make suggestions to your Manager about improvements that will affect other people or departments.
·To find out more about possible solutions to problems you face in doing your job.
·To help other people and departments improve their performance.
·To develop your own skills and improve your own performance through seeking opportunities to learn.
Health & Safety
·To take care for your own health and safety and of other people affected by your actions.
·To comply with NYR’s Health and Safety procedures e.g. first aid, fire, COSHH, manual handling, access equipment, etc.
·To wear Personal Protective Equipment as required and instructed.
·To keep work area clear of obstructions and hazards.
·To clean up any spillages which pose a potential hazard.
·To report health and safety risks and hazards to your manager, supervisor or local Health & Safety Representative.
·To cooperate with your manager, supervisor or local Health & Safety Representative when risk assessments are being conducted and to implement any changes made as a result of risk assessments.
Team Responsibilities
Continuous Improvement and Self Development
·To champion the idea of continuous improvement within your own team and NYR generally.
·To seek ways of improving how your own team is run and look for opportunities to do things more effectively.This includes learning from mistakes.
·To research and implement solutions to problems and encourage problem solving in your team.
·To help and encourage your team and other departments improve their performance.
·To develop your own skills and knowledge and improve your own performance through seeking opportunities to learn.
Health & Safety
·To be a role model for maintaining and improving NYR as a safe and healthy place to work and raising awareness of health and safety issues throughout NYR.
·To ensure all staff (including temps and trainees) receive health and safety induction and on-going training.To ensure visitors understand and met our health & safety requirements.
·To take reasonable care for your own health and safety and of other people affected by your actions.
·To comply with NYR’s Health and Safety procedures e.g. first aid, fire, COSHH, manual handling, etc.
·To deal with any health and safety risks and hazards reported to you by staff or Health & Safety Representatives.
·To keep informed of the results of risk assessments carried out in your area and act on any recommendations, in conjunction with the Health & Safety Committee.
People Management and Development
·To guide, lead, coach and motivate the team and individuals within the team.
·To recruit staff in conjunction with Personnel and manage the performance of those staff in line with NYR’s aims and objectives.
·To ensure open, two-way communication with each individual and within your team as a whole.
·To plan and carry out the induction, training and performance appraisal of staff and to evaluate the effectiveness of training and development activities.
·To ensure personnel records are maintained (appraisals, probationary reviews, one-to-ones, annual leave, sick leave etc.) in conjunction with Personnel and the individual as appropriate.
·Support the development of each individual on your team in line with NYR’s aims and objectives and their own personal growth.
·Continue to develop your own skills as a manager, leader and coach.
Special Characteristics
·The post holder is contracted to work 37.5 hours per week but the hours may need to flexible depending upon the business needs.
·The role has a high degree of interaction with people and other NYR departments and a open, flexible and approachable nature is important.
Department KPI’s
The supply planner’s role will support the departments delivery KPI’s and a key understanding of their importance and definition is critical.
