Materials Management Supervisor

An Exciting position has arisen to work within NWSSP Supply Chain Logistics & Transport as a Materials Management Supervisor.
The main base will be University Hospital of Wales, with the expectation and requirement to also work out of our National Distribution Centre, Imperial Park (IP5) in Newport, NP10 8BE twice a week.
The Job Overview is as follows:
To work with the Logistics & Materials Management Business Partner within designated Health Boards on the roll out and implementation of the Stock Management Inventory System Supply X and Scan 4 Safety project within Wales.
You will be required to work closely with the Wards//Departments and Theatre environments within the Health Board along with the Materials Management Team based in IP5. Working under your own initiative on day-to-day tasks and demands, but also take direction from the Project Team. Working closely with Stock Controllers and clinical staff with day-to-day issues and training.
This is a key supporting role to the effective running of an Inventory Management System. The post holder will have a base but will be expected to work across any of the hospital sites to support the Health Board services at any time.
The working hours will be 08:30am to 16:30, Please see attached Job Description for further details.
To work under own initiative (without close supervision) but with the day-to-day support from the Materials Managers/Project Team and senior staff members, across Health Board sites.
To communicate effectively to stakeholders, suppliers, various departments, and senior members of staff.
To provide support across all 'go-live' sites.
To manage and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained, within wards/departments and assist with reviewing par levels on a regular basis. To assist Stock Controllers with achieving rationalisation of stock by optimising stock levels and dealing with slow or non-moving stock.
To ensure system generated cycle count tasks for checking stock quantities are monitored and actioned daily.
To resolve queries with stock issues, including stock deficiency, damaged goods, and unclear orders, using own initiative and provide advice for corrective procedures to minimise the risk for future events.
To utilise various computer systems that assist with the implementation of Scan for Safety.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable., At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.