Supplies and Logistics Manager – Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
The Role
The aim is to safeguard life, property, and the environment by effectively managing the Stores and Logistics function to ensure that Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (ECFRS) obtains necessary goods and services. This includes overseeing and managing the Central Stores, Parts Store, Budget, Supply Chain, Stock management, and Ordering processes, all of which are crucial for maintaining the ECFRS fleet and supporting emergency response and specialist services.
The appointed Supplies & Logistics Manager will supervise the ECFRS Supplies & Logistics function. This role involves ensuring the efficient handling of logistics, parts, and supply chain operations, overseeing Stores, Fleet Parts, and Logistics personnel, while upholding high standards of safety and productivity. The position requires extensive knowledge of warehouse management systems, automotive parts, transportation management systems, and third-party logistics providers. Additionally, the manager will be responsible for optimizing customer service, stock levels, managing the budget for stock items, and ensuring timely, cost-effective, and appropriate orders to replenish stocks.
What You Will Be Working On
As the departmental lead, oversee daily warehouse, parts, and logistics operations, ensuring alignment with ECFRS policies and procedures to support organisational goals.
Lead logistics and supply chain activities to drive efficiency and cost reduction, contributing to the overall strategic objectives of ECFRS.
Provide managerial supervision and guidance to warehouse, parts, and logistics staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance, with a strong focus on customer experience.
Ensure timely, economical, and suitable orders are raised to replenish stocks, supporting the strategic goal of maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Implement and maintain strategic business processes related to inventory management and order fulfilment, enhancing operational effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with Financial Regulations and Procurement Standards, aligning stock holding, ordering, and disposal processes with strategic financial objectives.
Eligibility
* Experience and qualifications in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field
* Professional certifications such as CSCP, CLP, CLTD, and CPL are advantageous
* Health, Safety & Welfare qualifications are desirable
Candidates should have extensive knowledge of logistics procedures in a small-to-medium stores environment, experience in supply system management, staff supervision, and improving customer experiences.
Skills include proficiency in Health & Safety, problem-solving, data evaluation, ICT systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and excellent communication, time management, and organisational abilities.
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