Operations Administrator

We are looking for an Operations Administrator to join our Scout Store based in Lancing, West Sussex.

 Job Title: Operations Administrator (Distribution)

 Salary: £25,608 per annum, Band B, Level 3 -Inclusive of a market supplement

 Location:   Lancing, West Sussex.

 Contract Type: Permanent

 Working Hours: 35

About us

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright. We have 108 acres available for fun and adventure for young people to experience the freedom of the outdoors.

The Role: We’re looking for a proactive and resourceful individual to manage our £2 million stock holding. In this role, you’ll have the autonomy to take charge of your workload and the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of departments. You’ll be the key link in ensuring all incoming stock is prepared and ready for our customers, playing a vital part in meeting challenges head-on and driving our projects forward.

What We Offer as the Operations Administrator:

• A supportive team environment with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Meaningful work that contributes to a mission of positive change for young people
• Opportunities for growth through new projects and initiatives
• A chance to showcase your initiative and problem-solving skills

As the Operations Administrator, your key Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate completion of Goods In (Warehouse)
• Checking of goods receipt notes against pre advise and delivery note
• Investigate stock discrepancies inform relevant colleagues and amend stock accordingly
• Process cross docked special orders
• Completion of Goods In nonconformance reports
• Releasing of orders

What we are looking for in our Operations Administrator:

• Experience of warehousing and stock control within a retail or high-profile commercial organisation.
• Warehousing and production management skills
• Proven experience within a Warehouse Administrator role
• Experience in stock management or a related field is a plus, but not essential.

As our Operations Administrator in return, we offer you:

• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
• Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
• 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
• Four extra days to look after your family when they need you

We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible working hours

Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday 29th September 2024 

Interviews will be held w/c 7th October 2024

The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.

Strictly no agencies.