Goods Inwards Supervisor - Dublin

Location Dublin
Job ref: 043951
Published: almost 2 years ago

Goods Inwards Supervisor 

Part of Grafton Group Plc, Chadwicks Group is the market leader in the builder’s merchanting industry in the Republic of Ireland. Main brands include Chadwicks, Heiton Buckley, Sam Hire, Cork Builders Providers, Panelling Centre, Davies, Telford’s, Proline & Sitetech. The Chadwicks Group currently employs approximately 1,500 colleagues in over 50 locations. 

 

Principle Objective 

Reporting to the Central Warehouse Manager, The Goods Inwards Supervisor will be responsible for the efficient running of the goods inwards department, profitability as well as delivering an excellent service to our customers. 

 

Knowledge & Experience 

  • Previous supervisory or team-lead experience essential 
  • Health & Safety Awareness 
  • Knowledge of all building products desirable 
  • Previous experience of working in a busy builder’s providers desirable Key Responsibilities 
  • Ensure the secure, efficient, safe, tidy, and smooth operation of the goods inwards area 
  • Organisation of inbound deliveries in line with capacity and stock availability 
  • Responsible for the Health & Safety within the goods inwards area, ensuring quality standards are consistently kept to the highest level 
  • Responsible for the housekeeping in the goods inwards area 
  • Ensuring safe unloading of supplier vehicles in line with Health and Safety policy and procedure 
  • Hands on approach to delegation and supervision of employees in an efficient and effective manner 
  • Ensuring all staff training is current and up to date 
  • Consistently striving to reduce and improve all aspects of the warehouse costing, including overtime,machinery costs etc. 

 

Essential Competencies 

  • Computer Skills (Microsoft Office) 
  • Problem Solving/Logical thought process 
  • Ability to priorities workload 
  • Effective team working and networking skills 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills 
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 
  • The flexibility and willingness to learn 
  • Dynamic, motivated & driven to achieve targets 

 

Key Relationships 

  • Branch Manager 
  • Branch Colleagues 
  • Regional Director 
  • Sales Representative 
  • Customers & Suppliers