Goods In Supervisor

International Logistics Group

Goods In Supervisor

£29064

International Logistics Group, St John's Common, Mid Sussex

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 15 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 22543914fa954ff691932ef1b38c6d08

Full Job Description

Warehouse Operations are at the heart of what we do. Our customers choose ILG because our attention to detail across services like picking, embroidery and engraving adds something special to their brand. As a Goods In Supervisor your role will be to direct and co-ordinate the goods in team including daily tasks and activities. Assign and organise staff to ensure full contract coverage at all times. Ensure efficient and cost effective fulfilment of customer requirements. Proactively look for process improvements with a methodical and consistent approach. Take responsibility and ownership in problem resolution. The key responsibilities will be:

  • Managing the goods in function, coordinating tasks and activities to ensure effectively meeting operational demands

  • Responsibility for the overall productivity within the designated team

  • Ensuring activities are cost effective

  • Managing levels of manpower and other resources

  • Actively supporting operational change whilst effectively minimising disruption to production and service

  • Managing and co-ordinating operational activities to ensure the required level of service is provided to the customer

  • Maintaining and improving performance levels to maximise efficiency of operation in line with site KPI's

  • Attend briefings and ensure effective communications within the Operational Team

  • Responsible for the communication of issues/information to line manager e.g. transport, delivery schedules, warehouse accuracy or general warehouse queries

  • Being proactive in the development of team members and meet with them on a regular basis

  • Advising, leading and motivating team members and allow them to implement corrective measures Maintain and promote good industrial and employment relations on site and ensure potential problems are dealt with at an early stage

    Previous experience of successfully operating in a supervisory role in a Warehouse operation (desirable)

  • Previous experience of goods in with demonstrable attention to detail and accuracy

  • Sufficient experience and knowledge of warehouse operation to effectively manage designated area to provide excellent level of service to the customer

  • Ability to support the Warehouse Manager in the performance management, development, mentoring and coaching of members of designated team

  • Ability to co-ordinate and delegate within a team whilst remaining operationally hands on, with the capability to co-ordinate daily activities

  • Methodical and able to demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and tasks

  • Possess an understanding of warehouse management systems and MS office packages (Excel, Word, Outlook)

  • Understanding of, and ability to apply, warehouse, health, safety and security laws & regulations

  • Ability to react within a complex and growing operational environment

  • Forward thinking with the ability to "think on your feet"

    We're an award-winning, market-leading 3PL specialising in high-quality order fulfilment and delivery services. ILG customers are premium brands, many in the beauty, fashion and wellbeing sectors. Our mission is to help them succeed. ILG is a people business - we invest in training and development, recognising and rewarding our people's achievements and creating opportunities for them to progress within our business. So, if you want to further your career, learn from a friendly team and realise your full potential in a fast-growing company, this is the role for you., About ILG


  • We're one of the UK's top delivery and fulfilment businesses. That means we store, pack, personalise, gift-wrap and distribute high-value products to consumers and retailers across the world. Our customers range from boutique start-ups to global designer and luxury businesses, mostly fashion, beauty and wellbeing brands.

    Great people have always been a cornerstone of ILG. And, because we're growing fast and coming up to our busiest time of year, we're on the lookout for more great people to join our amazing team.

    We rely on a talented and engaged workforce that's ready to go the extra mile for our customers. In return we go further to reward our people and share our success. So, we give a voice to all our colleagues on sustainability, health and safety and other essential issues. We run 'staff member of the month' awards to spotlight star performers. And we have a lively social committee to ensure we play as hard as we work!

    Why join ILG? Here are few good reasons…
  • We're a fast-moving business, so no two days are the same

  • A variety of work patterns and overtime hours to suit you

  • We invest in you with ongoing training and development

  • We believe in working hard and having fun

  • Share in our business-wide supportive, 'can do' attitude

  • Access opportunities to progress your career internally at ILG

  • Enjoy 22 days holiday, rising to 25 days with length of service

  • Benefit from our annual salary review process

  • 'Charity of the year' and other fundraising opportunities

  • Annual awards ceremony and party to celebrate individual and company success


  • As an inclusive employer we feel our workforce should mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. So, we promote equality and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.