Stores Manager – TechPoint
The Stores Manager oversees the efficient, accurate, and secure management of all materials within TechPoint’s stores function. The role ensures materials flow smoothly through the business, supporting production schedules, minimising shortages, and maintaining full compliance with quality, traceability, and health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Stock & Inventory Management
* Maintain accurate stock levels of electronic components, PCBs, mechanical parts, and consumables, ensuring full batch/lot traceability.
* Manage and optimise storage systems (FIFO, LIFO, moisture‑sensitive device handling, ESD compliance, etc.).
* Conduct regular cycle counts and support annual stock takes, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
* Monitor and reduce excess/obsolete stock in coordination with procurement and planning teams.
* Ensure correct handling and storage of Moisture Sensitive Devices (MSD) in accordance with IPC/JEDEC standards.
Goods‑In & Material Handling
* Oversee goods‑in processes, including inspection, verification, booking‑in, and rejection/return handling.
* Work closely with Quality to resolve non‑conforming material issues.
* Ensure all incoming stock is processed efficiently to support production demand.
Kitting & Production Support
* Oversee and improve the kitting process for SMT and Through‑Hole production lines, ensuring kits are complete, accurate, and ready on time.
* Work closely with Production, Planning, and Engineering to ensure material availability for build schedules.
* Support fast‑turn/prototype builds with efficient material handling.
Despatch
* Oversee all despatch activities to ensure finished goods are packed, labelled, and shipped accurately and on time.
* Ensure correct documentation is produced for UK, EU, and international shipments (commercial invoices, packing lists, export labels, courier manifests, etc.).
* Liaise with customers, couriers, and internal teams to confirm delivery requirements and ensure on‑time despatch.
* Maintain packaging standards for PCBs, electronics assemblies, and sensitive equipment (ESD‑safe, anti‑static, moisture protection).
* Ensure full traceability of shipped product with correct serial, batch, or date‑code records.
* Manage despatch scheduling to meet customer deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
Systems & Reporting
* Manage all stores‑related activity through the company’s ERP/MRP system.
* Produce reports on inventory accuracy, shortages, stock movements, and KPI performance.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on material flow, accuracy, and efficiency.
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, train, and develop the stores team to ensure high performance and compliance with procedures.
* Create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the stores function.
* Ensure adequate staffing levels to support production schedule demands.
Compliance, Safety & Quality
* Ensure stores and handling processes meet ISO9001, AS9100 (if applicable), and customer‑specific traceability requirements.
* Uphold ESD, MSD, and general handling best practices.
* Ensure the workplace is safe, tidy, and compliant with UK health and safety regulations.
Essential Qualifications
* Previous experience in a Stores/Warehouse/Despatch management role.
* Strong knowledge of traceability, and manufacturing material flows.
* Experience using ERP/MRP systems for stock control and despatch.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Strong leadership, communication, and team‑development skills.
Desirable Qualifications
* Previous experience in a Stores/Warehouse/Despatch management role within an EMS, electronics, or manufacturing environment.
* Knowledge of ESD and electronic component handling.
* Familiarity with IPC/JEDEC standards and MSD handling.
* Experience in export/shipping compliance and courier platforms.
* Lean/5S/continuous improvement experience.
* Experience supporting SMT/TH production environments.
About TechPoint
TechPoint Group is a UK‑owned advanced manufacturing and supply chain services company. We enable global supply chain optimisation, complex manufacturing, and advanced engineering solutions for customers across the electronics and technology sectors.
Equal Opportunities
TechPoint Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunities to all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, genetic information, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Application Information
To apply, submit your CV and cover letter through TechPoint’s online application portal. We will review applications and contact shortlisted candidates for the next stages of the hiring process.
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