Job summary A vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Logistics Manager, based within the Procurement Department. The post-holder will be employed and managed by Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be required to oversee an efficient, cost effective, timely and courteous Materials Management and Receipt and Distribution service to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Sheffield Children's NHS Trust. This post covers a range of tasks, which require the exercise of initiative. Main duties of the job To provide routine replenishment of goods to designated end user departments: with an acceptable quality of service at lowest possible operating cost with minimal working capital tied up in stock to ensure integration with the Added Value Productivity and Efficiency programme. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of its staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service. The Procurement department provides procurement and supply chain services to the Trust. The department's procurement teams take responsibility for developing strategies to meet the procurement needs of individual directorates and the Trust as a whole, and for delivering measurable savings from revenue expenditure in line with the Trust's formal Savings Plan. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an analyst to join the Procurement department; a role which will be pivotal in delivering substantial savings to the Trust. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-8299-DIR-A Job locations Sheffield Childrens Hospital Sheffield S10 2TH Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE grade C/4 and above (Maths and English) or equivalent qualification/ experience. NVQ3 (eg AA340) or equivalent qualification/ experience or working towards/ability to work towards. Diploma in Business Admin (eg AA320) or adequate experience Procurement/ Supply Chain Logistics qualifications eg MCIPS, MILT or ability to meet these Experience Essential Extensive experience in a comparable customer-orientated operational environment. Extensive experience in electronic stock control systems Experience of controlling stock levels. Experience of Inventory Management software Desirable Experience of managing staff. Experience of dealing with suppliers Further Training Essential Management/supervision training and ability to work towards further qualifications Desirable Project Management training Excel, Access spreadsheet training Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential Analytical skills (numerical) Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal Interpersonal skills: impact and influence Ability to prioritise own workload and use initiative. Resilient Desirable Leadership skills and/or experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE grade C/4 and above (Maths and English) or equivalent qualification/ experience. NVQ3 (eg AA340) or equivalent qualification/ experience or working towards/ability to work towards. Diploma in Business Admin (eg AA320) or adequate experience Procurement/ Supply Chain Logistics qualifications eg MCIPS, MILT or ability to meet these Experience Essential Extensive experience in a comparable customer-orientated operational environment. Extensive experience in electronic stock control systems Experience of controlling stock levels. Experience of Inventory Management software Desirable Experience of managing staff. Experience of dealing with suppliers Further Training Essential Management/supervision training and ability to work towards further qualifications Desirable Project Management training Excel, Access spreadsheet training Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential Analytical skills (numerical) Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal Interpersonal skills: impact and influence Ability to prioritise own workload and use initiative. Resilient Desirable Leadership skills and/or experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Sheffield Childrens Hospital Sheffield S10 2TH Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)