Central Stores Operations Manager

Job Introduction

Our stores and inventory operation plays a vital role in ensuring materials, equipment and supplies are available when and where they are needed to keep the electricity network operating safely and efficiently.

We're looking for a Central Stores Operations Manager to be based at Exeter or Huthwaite. You will lead the safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of our central stores facilities. Reporting into the Stores and Inventory Leadership Team, you'll ensure materials and equipment are available to support operational and project activities while driving high standards of service, inventory accuracy and continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day operations across our central stores (at Exeter and Huthwaite), including goods receipt, storage, inventory control, picking and distribution
• Managing, developing and motivating stores teams, promoting a culture of safety, accountability and high performance
• Maintaining high inventory accuracy and effective control of critical, high-value and obsolete stock.
• Ensure materials are available to meet operational and project requirements within agreed service levels
• Monitor, develop and improve KPIs relating to safety, service, productivity, cost and inventory performance
• Driving continuous improvement across processes, systems, layouts productivity and cost efficiency
• Working closely with Procurement, Operations, suppliers and contractors to optimise stock management and service delivery.
• Managing stock taking cycles including reconciliations and corrective actions.
• Supporting business continuity and emergency response requirements for critical materials.
• Manage operational risks, budgets and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with NGEDs policies, procedures and relevant HSE requirements

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in stores, warehousing, logistics or supply chain management, ideally within a complex or safety critical environment. You'll have proven track record of leading operational teams, managing performance and using data to drive improvements in a fast-paced environment.

• Significant experience in stores, warehouse or logistics management
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse processes and ERP/Inventory management systems
• Proven experience leading operational teams and managing performance
• Experience using KPIs and data to improve operational performance
• Good understanding of Health, safety and environmental requirements
• Effective stakeholder management and continuous improvement and innovative mindset

Desirable

• Experience within the energy, utilities or infrastructure sectors

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, data analytics or related discipline
• Management or leadership qualification, or working towards one

Desirable

• Evidence of continued professional development in supply chain, stores, warehousing management

This role requires regular presence on site to support the team and operations, some hybrid working will be available once established in the role.

About Us

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.