Stores Manager

Reed Business Support is seeking a dedicated Stores Manager to oversee the general operations and personnel within the Main Stores and a small Electrical Assembly for our client based in Rochester. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for maintaining high standards in store management and operations.

• Supervise the stores team to ensure an efficient and accurate booking in/out and operational process, maintaining high accuracy of stock vs system count.
• Define and enforce the goods in process, checking stock and quantities against the purchase order.
• Conduct incoming quality control by checking the quality of delivered items and reporting to the Buyer as required.
• Communicate with suppliers and couriers to address any potential issues or enquiries.
• Process data entry using company CRMs such as Pegasus Opera and Salesforce.
• Maintain and report against a set of operational KPI targets aiming for continual improvement.
• Ensure all items are stored properly to maintain control of item quality and safety.
• Maintain optimum stock levels and ensure settings are correct in the stock management system.
• Complete stock takes, cycle counts, and valuations within main stores.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Accounts, and Manufacturing Departments.
• Supervise electrical assembly operations, including planning and process development.
• Ensure that manufactured part stock levels are correct and provided on time to target dates.
• Maintain an organised and tidy store, ensuring health and safety standards are upheld at all times.
• Manage staff absences and annual leave to ensure continuous service provision.
• Perform all usual supervisory duties including absence management and annual reviews.
• Undertake any other duties as requested and relevant to the role.

• Physically fit with energy, passion, and alignment with our company values.
• Highly organised, detailed, and methodical approach.
• Strong emphasis on health and safety.
• Proven ability to manage a team effectively.
• Excellent communication skills across departments.
• Positive and proactive approach.
• Desirable: Experience using Pegasus Opera/CRM systems.
• Desirable: Previous manufacturing store management experience with demonstrable improvement achievements.
• Previous experience working with a Barcoding system.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent ability to organise time and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
• IT literate: proficient in MS Office and database operation.

• Competitive salary of £35,000 per year.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

If you are able to demonstrate the relevant experience obtained from a similar Stores Manager position, can easily commute to the clients office in Rochester alongside travel to other sites across Kent. Please apply for the Stores Manager position, submit your CV.