Overview
BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd, a China-based company and a global leading-edge provider of green energy technologies. BYD UK offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses and all-electric forklift trucks. BYD is expanding its UK operations to support a growing portfolio of electric bus projects.
Responsibilities
* Oversee daily inbound (receiving, QC, put-away) and outbound (picking, packing, dispatch) operations for the warehouse, achieving ≥ 99.5 % inbound/outbound timeliness.
* Lead, schedule and appraise 10–15 team members (receivers, FLT drivers, pickers, packers); foster a safe, high-performance, continuous-improvement culture.
* Enforce and sustain 5S, HSE and IATF 16949 standards to achieve zero accidents and zero non-conformities.
* Proficient in WMS / SAP EWM for real-time postings; assist inventory keeper to resolve variances and implement corrective adjustments.
* Apply Lean / Kaizen tools (VSM, dashboard, standard work) to cut annual operating cost and reduce dock-to-stock / pick-to-dispatch lead-time.
* Liaise daily/weekly with commercial team, QC team, logistics team etc, to align ASN, dock appointments, dispatch windows and exception handling.
Ideal candidate profile
* 3+ years experience of hands-on warehouse supervision in automotive spare parts or high-SKU warehouses, incl. 1+ years leading 10+ inbound/outbound staff.
* College diploma or above in Logistics, Supply-Chain or related; CILT(UK) Level 3 or equivalent preferred.
* Proficient in WMS / SAP EWM, RF scanning, Excel pivot tables; familiar with Lean / Six Sigma basics.
* Knowledge of UK HSE, ISO 9001, IATF 16949; valid UK FLT Reach & Counterbalance licence.
* Strong coaching, scheduling and problem-solving skills; able to communicate in English with a multicultural team.
* Fluent English (written & spoken, B2+); Chinese or other European languages advantageous.
* Results-oriented, detail-focused, resilient; willing to work overtime during peak and occasional night/weekend shifts.
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience and qualification
* 25 Days annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays
* Workplace pension
* Team building events and employee learning opportunities
About BYD UK
BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd which is a China-based company and a global leading-edge provider of green energy technologies. BYD UK offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses and all-electric forklift trucks. BYD is expanding its UK operations to support a growing portfolio of electric bus projects.
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