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Job Summary
Job title: Stores Lead
Location: Ashford Kent
Job Type: Permanent - Fulltime
Job ID: SF19512
Are you ready to be part of the future At QinetiQ were not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Stores Lead at our Ashford Kent site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
About the role
We are currently recruiting for a Stores Lead to join QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) within our Production is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target systems including the world-leading Banshee target.
QTS targets are used to enable realistic weapons test and evaluation and operator training in over 40 countries worldwide with QTS providing a complete managed service in over 15 of these countries.
What will I be doing
Reporting to the Production Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the effective use of people systems and resources to support business operations by delivering accurate goods receipt storage kitting inventory control and despatch activities on time and in full. The Stores Lead sets and maintains high standards of Safety Quality inventory accuracy and customer service driving team performance and accountability.
Duties will include:
- Manage end-to-end Stores operations including goods receipt storage kitting inventory control and despatch including customer owned property to support on time in full delivery.
- Manage team performance including PDRs 1-1s development recruitment and KPIs
- Manage inventory management including cycle counting stock reconciliation batch/lot/serial number control and ERP data integrity.
- Set and sustain high standards of Safety Quality performance and customer service ensuring team accountability
- Ensure Health & Safety and Quality compliance including the ownership of the Stores risk assessments.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives optimising efficiency accuracy process space and delivery.
- Perform additional tasks / duties where required as directed by the Production Manager.
What do I need
- You will have demonstrable experience in team performance management including setting objectives monitoring KPIs conducting PDRs and driving accountability.
- Youll be an excellent communicator and have strong verbal and written communication skills to influence guide and provide clear direction to team members and stakeholders.
We also ask that you have knowledge of:
- Inventory & materials management: Deep understanding of inventory control processes stock accuracy batch/lot/serial tracking cycle counting and material handling best practices
- ERP Expertise: Proficient in ERP-based stock management transaction processing reporting and maintaining data integrity
- Planning & Execution: Strong organisational and planning skills to manage resources effectively meet demands and ensure goods are delivered on time and in full
- Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving: Skilled in identifying inefficiencies implementing improvements and optimising processes for accuracy productivity and service quality
- Health Safety & Quality Compliance: Knowledge of H&S risk assessments and ISO9001 in a manufacturing environment
- A Formal qualification in supply chain operations or stores / warehouse management would be a distinct advantage.
Why Join QinetiQ
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world theres never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee youll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork and pulling together youll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives blend disciplines and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Benefits:
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Competitive holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal:Personal Accident Insurance Travel Insurance Restaurants Cinema Tickets and much more
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
For further information on National Security Vetting please see the link below.
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Key Skills
- Customer Orders
- Sales Reports
- Accounting
- Daily Operations
- Communication
- Products Knowledge
- Store Management
- Sales goal
- Credit Card
- New Merchandise
- Financial Transactions
- Computer System
- Sales Floor
- Customer Relationship
- Store policies
About Company
We offer a range of services that enable customers in the energy and utilities industries to maintain system up-time and security, and ensure their vital assets are protected from issues and threats.
