General information

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2025-15450  

Line Of Business

CONTRACT LOGISTICS

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Operational activities - Operations Local Management

Job title

Warehouse Supervisor - SOR & Samples M/F

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

Monday-Friday
07:30-16:00
40 hours per week

Job description

The Supervisor is a key member of the distribution centre team and is responsible for overseeing and coordinating departmental warehouse activities. The supervisor will maintain an open dialogue with the Operations Manager, Campus Director to allow timely decisions to be made. The supervisor is also responsible for maintaining inventory levels of correct consumables and supervising employees to ensure KPI and productivity adherence.


Responsibilities & Duties:

• Coordinates daily activity with the DC and Operations Manager
• Supervises and directs work executing activities including but not limited to – order fulfilment, outbound, inbound and value add activity
• Communicates quickly and reacts quickly and effectively regarding unexpected labour needs
• Manages labour hours and electronic time keeping systems, procedures and processes
• Interviews and trains prospective new team members completes appraisals
• Ensures all subordinate staff understand performance targets and KPI and clearly outlines what is expected
• Deals with complaints quickly and addresses internal and external stakeholder needs promptly
• Drive innovation and recommend process improvement
• Review records to ensure accuracy and compliance with SOX and or HMRC (where applicable)
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Completes RCA's to establish reasons for discrepancies and suggests mitigating or preventative measures.
• Monitors and ensures KPI's are met in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Assigns duties to subordinate staff and monitors for neatness and conformance to standards set out in BBP's or SOP's
• Works with Operations Manager to ensure ISO / HMRC / SMS / HSE compliance for assigned facilities
• Prepares reports for leadership
• Assists in maintaining physical properties and promotes and ensures a clean and safe work environment
• Promotes GEODIS in a positive and ethical manner always
• Carry out any reasonable request

Applicant's profile

• Minimum 3+ years related or transferable industry experience
• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with warehouse management or related systems preferred
• Knowledge of labour management systems and productivity initiatives preferred
• Experience with warehouse equipment
• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• GCSE's in Maths, English and Science (grades A to C)
• Bachelor's degree (BA, MSc) an advantage

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Leitester (City of)

Location

Candidate criteria

Years of experience in similar position

Junior (1 to 5 years of experience)

Driving license

Not required