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Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
Water and Waste business unit (WAW) is a true end-to-end business as part of Wärtsilä Portfolio Businesses. WAW is a global leader in designing and supplying innovative wet and dry waste equipment and freshwater generation solutions for passenger vessels & conventional waste management and ballast water treatment equipment for all marine segments. WAW has the industry’s broadest product offering to secure beyond compliant operations for our marine customers.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?
We have now a unique and exciting opportunity for a new Warehouse and Logistics Manager for the Water and Waste business, based in UK, Poole, Dorset.
As the Warehouse and Logistics Manager, your duties encompass directing the logistics team to oversee logistics and warehousing operations, ensuring business requirements and customer satisfaction are met while monitoring quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency. Additionally, you are responsible for maintaining KPIs, analyzing data to evaluate performance, implementing enhancements, and liaising and negotiating with suppliers and logistics service providers.
What will you be doing?
- Overseeing and monitoring of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency
- Tackling and resolving any issues or complaints that may arise
- Supervising, coaching, and training the warehouse workforce
- Keeping track of the cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeline targets
- Working in conformity with laws, regulations, and policies
- Overseeing the movement, storage, and distribution of goods or materials
- Resolving delivery inconsistencies or delay
- Developing an environment that fosters open and positive team communication by setting expectations, and communicating the company’s goals or objectives
- Taking care of inquiries or compliance issues related to shipping or transportation matters
You will shine in this role when you have:
- You are confident in coordinating and prioritizing daily activities and urgent requests with relevant colleagues in order to find a satisfactory solution.
- Experienced in managing Warehouse and logistics activities.
- Advanced in Microsoft Office tools
- Excellent communication skills, fluency in the English language, both verbal and written.
- A team player with a “Doer” attitude.
- Working knowledge of SAP advantageous.
Contact and next steps
Kindly be advised that at this time, applications submitted through recruitment agencies will not be taken into consideration.
Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline date, through submitting your application through our career’s portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process all the way.
Last application date: 31/05/2024
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.
