Logistics Supervisor

About the Role

You will be:

• supervising the logistics team, prioritising workloads and solving problems effectively
• coordinating and processing outbound and inbound shipments using the relevant software and databases
• preparing packed goods for shipping (eg shipping marks, building pallets)
• booking in and distributing received goods
• loading and unloading vehicles
• picking and moving stock between warehouses
• capturing and analysing data and using this to drive improvements
• communicating efficiently and effectively with key contacts
• controlling and maintaining consumable stock levels, uniform and PPE
• processing and checking all logistics invoices

This is a permanent post, working 39 hours a week. Salary is starting from £27,000 (per annum) depending on experience.

The hours of work will be:

0800 - 1630 Monday and Tuesday

0730 - 1630 Wednesday and Thursday

0730 - 1330 Friday

About You

You will have -

• supervisory skills, as well as being able to work effectively within a team environment
• working knowledge of Customs procedures post BREXIT would be advantageous
• an organised, detail conscious Be well organised, detail conscious and confident in working with computerised systems
• Have a strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• A calm, efficient and enthusiastic demeanour, even on the busiest of days.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel)

A UK driving license is essential as you may have to drive our van between our Elgin sites. A forklift or bendi-forklift license is beneficial but not essential as training can be provided.

About Us

Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative, luxury clothing brand with 225 years of experience in working with the world’s finest fibres. Across three centuries, our family–owned company has carefully sourced cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world, applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1000 staff, our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do, producing unique, high–quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability, working with natural, renewable and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental footprint.

The company supports the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid work in the UK.

Closing date – Friday 2nd June 2023