Supply Chain Operative

Established 40 years ago, Kentec Electronics Ltd. has evolved into one of the world’s leading independent fire control panel manufacturers. Over the years Kentec’s name has become synonymous with World class product, great service and excellent support. Based in Dartford, Kent, Kentec is a truly global supplier, exporting control equipment to over 90 countries Worldwide, and in many different languages.

Job Role

The Supply Chain Operative plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of materials, components, and finished products throughout the supply chain. This position is responsible for handling goods, managing stock levels, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams, and ensuring timely deliveries to meet production and customer demands. This role will involve working as part of the Stores and Warehouse team, supporting Kentec’s material stock requirements to support manufacturing stock replenishment. Individuals may be required to work in other areas of the supply chain operation.

Responsibilities

• Move and transfer products to their store’s locations from goods in.


• Replenishment of all production bins promptly, always following the FIFO guidelines


• Clearing of production shortages


• Ensure all goods are moved and placed in FIFO order.


• Issue all consignment stock in line with the purchase departments request.


• Maintain the stores mailbox, ensuring all queries are dealt with promptly.


• Record any component issues, shortages or stock discrepancies.


• Carry out stock checks and check discrepancies as requested.


• Ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.


• Ensure all activities follow the health & safety requirements of the business.

Other duties:

•  Refilling Kanban trolleys at the beginning of each day


• Kitting of jobs, to meet production requirements.


• Kitting of customer orders and delivering them to the warehouse.


• Assisting the team leader and supervisor with scrap and redundant stock.


• Complete cyclical stock checks throughout the year working towards the total count at the EOY.


• Any other reasonable duties required to assist with the needs of the department and company.
  

Skills and Experience

•  Good organisational skills


• Reliability and dependability


• Literacy & numeracy


• Flexible and willing take on a variety of tasks


• Self-motivated team player


• Ability to work to deadlines with a high level of accuracy


• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job


• Basic computer skills necessary for ERP and in house system transaction process


• Forklift licence is desirable.

Job Specifics

• Working hours: Monday to Thursday: 08:00- 16:30, Friday: 08.00 – 15.30. We could adapt the working hours if our tasks allow to.


• 24 days holiday


• Free Parking


• Enhanced workplace pension scheme


• Enhanced parental leave


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health)


• Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)


• Employee referral Scheme


• Long service Awards


• Free Mental Health First Aid Courses


• Life Assurance


• Cycle to work Scheme


• Internal trainings


• Company Events


• Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Rewards Gateway)


• Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year


• Get the lates tech at the best price and spread the payments over your salary interest-free (SmartTech)