We are looking for an Assistant Warehouse and Logistics Manager to join the KERB Events team to help deliver stellar warehouse operations across all events and projects. We work across a whole plethora of events such as Public events, weddings, stadiums and corporate, we are looking for someone who will adapt to the role as necessary and enjoys the logistical challenges of no two days being the same. 

This role is to assist the Warehouse and Logistics Manager in developing effective operational processes that will increase productivity and reduce spend across all departments of the business. 

Our warehouse in Orpington currently houses stock for two KERB entities:

KERB Events Ltd occupies approximately 80% 

KERB Seven Dials Market Ltd occupies approximately 20%. 

As Assistant Warehouse and Logistics Manager you’ll be responsible for the warehousing of both entities. Responsibilities that are specifically for KERB Seven Dials Market Ltd have been marked with (SDM). 

You will also be required to drive company vehicles (currently up to Luton Vans/ 3.5 T) and deliver event kit & stock to various locations across London, and occasionally further afield. It is important that the use of vehicles is done in the safest manner possible.

A substantial amount of manual handling is required for this position and this work will be supported by appropriate training.

Logistics & Stock/Equipment Management

Manage distribution of event kit and stock at multiple sites around London

To liaise with the relevant Operations Manager to ensure that stock, linen and any equipment required is available when needed

Assist with monthly H&S audits of the warehouse

Build relationships with suppliers and ensure that costs are controlled at all times. 

Maintaining relationships with fixed site traders (SDM)

Control inventory levels by conducting physical stock counts and reconciling with the stock system

Cellar management – ensure stock costs are being controlled

Ensures all paperwork is completed on a timely basis for stock and goods in/out

Comfortable with handling goods – loading or unloading vehicles and packing or unpacking pallets

Ensure stock movements to fixed sites are done in the most cost-efficient way (SDM)

Manage our equipment, ensure cost saving measures are in place to keep our equipment in working order

Ensure all vehicles are kept up to the highest standard and maintained regularly  

Ensure the warehouse is kept tidy at all times

Book event porters and van drivers 

Develop and train a team of warehouse porters

Maintain staff morale and our KERB standards 

Ultimately responsible that events have required equipment and BOH team   

Health & Safety

Ensuring all warehouse health and safety standards are maintained

Assist with the creation and maintenance of event safety systems across events and markets 

Being familiar with working in a fast paced, high pressure environment where the quality of service provided is key

Daily H&S checks

Ensures Compliance across all mandatory team training and builds a good working relationship with the KERB Events H&S Management Team.

Accounting

Excellent planning and organising skills to manage workloads and prioritise requests.

Checking invoices and losses and ensuring they are being put on correctly and in due time. 

Ensure our fixed sites invoices are being recorded and processed

Working within Budget requirements and ensuring all income and expenditure is accounted for within companies’ financial systems.

Team

Train and develop all staff – Staff wellbeing and safety is the priority

Recruit warehouse staff (with the help of the people team)

This list is in no way exhaustive and the incumbent may be asked to perform other tasks to help out the KERB family (within reason!)