Inventory - Team Lead

Santry, Dublin.

Company History

Founded in Cavan in 1952, Flair have built up a trusted reputation as a specialist in the production of quality shower doors and bath screens. Our reputation has stood the test of time, making us the oldest manufacturer of our kind in Ireland. 

 

Our team of experts are committed to providing first class customer service. We pride ourselves on creating quality shower enclosures through our innovative designs and advanced production techniques. We are very proud to be a brand of choice for customers in Ireland and are continually growing our customer base in export markets.

Role Entails

We are currently looking to recruit an Inventory Team Leader to oversee the receipting of Goods In & the movement of stock between logistics depots to ensure that customers stock requirements can be met in a timely manner.

This full-time permanent role will be based out of our Santry depot in Dublin. The successful candidate will report to the Warehouse Manager and will work on improving our systems & procedures in conjunction with the management team to ensure that stock holding figures on our ERP system is accurate.

The role will involve a full 6-month induction training programme to enable the successful candidate to develop and fulfil their potential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day operation of the goods in team
  • Liaise with the purchasing department & freight forwarders and schedule deliveries to ensure the smooth operations of the business.
  • Set goals and monitor performance of members of Goods Inwards team.
  • Regularly communicate with the Goods In team to make them aware of priorities, targets, and operational requirements.
  • Analyse training requirements and provide coaching where needed
  • Arrange temporary staff when needed and manage them on site
  • Continuous daily cycle count activity as to ensure stock accuracy and help coordinate yearly stock take
  • Ensure all items in the warehouse are appropriately received, stored and stock discrepancies are investigated in line with company policy.
  • Arrange for damaged stock to be returned sent to our Bailieborough depot to be reworked / broken down into spare parts. This includes preparing relevant documentation and arranging collection or delivery.
  • Ensure customers’ demands are met in the most efficient manner  obtainable and ensure no out of stocks occur where stock is in satellite depots.
  • Establish optimum stock holding levels in each of our logistics depots to ensure that the appropriate levels of stock are in each branch location to meet our customer needs.
  • Compile inventory information and present it to management for effective decision making, which may include the need for restock, and so on.
  • Provide recommendations to management on stock control procedures.
  • Initiate policy changes regarding inventory control in the company.
  • Investigate glitches in the warehouse inventory system and action necessary improvements   towards better business performance, which centres on customer satisfaction.
  • Retraining members of staff of the warehouse on inventory process & controls.
  • Maintain stock accuracy in line with business expectation.
  • Receive goods into the stock IT system in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Liaise with replenishment Staff to ensure they are placing goods correctly in a pre-determined   pick face.
  • Set up new pick faces for new products.
  • Review Inventory regularly ensuring fast moving products and place strategically in the pick face to allow for improved pick rates.

Ideal Candidate

Will have the following experience and traits

  • Two (2) years’ experiences as a stock controller, receiver, or related position
  • 3rd Level Qualification in a business-related field or similar modules
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Goal-oriented, organized team player
  • Accurate and precise attention to detail
  • Able to analyse problems and strategize for better solutions
  • Good interpersonal skills to work with management and staff at all levels
  • Ability to multitask and work towards & meet deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail, being able to demonstrate exceptional standards in all areas of the role
  • Team player with a willingness and ability to contribute to the work of a busy team.
  • A proven ability to investigate and all mitigate against all negative stock balances on the system
  • Hardworking, resilient, conscientious & self-motivated.


Desirable Requirements:

 

  • Knowledge of Intact ERP System
  • Knowledge of WMS Systems

Benefits Package

  • Attractive salary DOE
  • Contributory pension with matched employer contributions of up to 5% after passing 6 month probation
  • Smart phone, laptop & docking station
  • Access to Group Employee Assistance Programme

Sanbra Group

Flair Showers is part of the Sanbra Group which is an Irish owned and managed group of companies who design, manufacture and wholesale distribute a comprehensive range of market leading branded products to plumbing, bathroom and hardware merchants to a long-established network of B2B customers in Ireland, UK, France, Italy, & the Benelux countries.

 

The Group consists of 13 companies, each with its own unique heritage and culture founded as long ago as 1802 and were acquired by the Group at various stages over the past 25 years. The Group has grown quite significantly in recent years, and has been divided into 4 separate divisions – the Plumbing & Heating Division, the Hardware Division, the Bathroom Distribution Division and finally the Showering Division made up of Flair Showers Ltd. and the Majestic Showering Company.

 

Sanbra Group website: www.sanbragroup.com


Application Process

Apply today and come join the team by emailing your cover letter and CV to careers@flairshowers.com

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