Warehouse and Despatch Controller

Warehouse and Despatch Controller
Location: Marshalls Road, Belfast
Permanent

Join Our Supply Team
As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly. To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone. Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.
 

Context
The role will be responsible for the day to day management of all warehouse activities in the Export warehouses.

This will include the despatch and receipt of product into the warehouse.

The day to day management and deployment of the warehouse team, task allocation and prioritisation of the overall Logistics inbound and outbound function.

The control of all warehoused stock and so that it is shipped on a FIFO basis.

The control and management of an automated warehouse (full training given)

Liaising with the various departments on site to ensure stock that cannot be shipped immediately is controlled.

To provide support to the outbound Republic of Ireland / Northern Ireland function for a portion of each working day.

Ensure all safety, health; environmental, quality and housekeeping policies and procedures are aligned with in accordance with company requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

Organises Export loading activities including compilation of load plans, liaising with drivers, shipping lines & the ICSC.

Ensures stock is despatched accurately under FIFO rules working with the warehouse staff and warehouse systems to ensure accuracy.

Creates export/movement documentation from SAP and administers the EMCS system as required and in accordance with HMRC requirements.

Ensures that HMRC customs entries for despatch movements are correct and maintained daily.

Counts warehoused stock weekly and reconciles with SAP to the first reconciliation. Works with the warehouse team and the Logistics Team Lead to resolve discrepancies.

Administers, the HMRC destruction of stock on and off site in liaison with team members and the Logistics Team Lead..

Works weekends if required to cover operational needs

To carry out any other duties as directed by the Logistics Team lead and/ or other members of management

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualification or relevant accreditation.

Significant experience of working in a FMCG environment  despatching of goods.

Well developed PC / administrative skills and attention to detail.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages e.g. Excel , Word

Good knowledge of Supply Chain IT and management systems

Resolves problems and conflicts, seeks compromises.

Good knowledge of supply chain principles

Desirable

Working Knowledge of SAP (training will be given)

Experience / knowledge of automated warehousing (training given as required)

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