About CDE
CDE exists to create our best world through bold engineering in the waste recycling and natural material processing industries. We move forward together, continuously creating to the highest global standards. We are always customer-focused, relentlessly innovating with a single purpose in mind:
To create our best world, a ton at a time.
CDE is the leading provider of wet processing solutions for the materials processing industry. Our equipment has applications across a wide range of materials and is delivering significant efficiencies in construction, demolition and excavation waste recycling (CD&E), sand and aggregates, mining, industrial sands and environmental sectors. Working across five regions globally, CDE has been co-creating with customers for 30 years to deliver collaborative, imaginative and unique processing systems for over 2,000 successful projects.
We empower our customers to transform waste into valuable resources through innovative co-creation, laying the foundations for the circular economy. And we help our customers maximise their natural resources in the most sustainable way possible – with greater efficiency and less waste than ever before.
Our people are genuinely empowered to lead and deliver highly strategic and innovative projects. Elevating our employees is vitally important to us and we do this on both a professional and personal level through providing opportunity and challenge to all and cultivating a culture that values employee wellbeing and fun. Our Platinum status in the world-recognised Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards, achieved for thirteen consecutive years is testament to this approach.
Our global headquarters and manufacturing centre of excellence are located in Northern Ireland, perfectly positioned to serve the UK and Ireland markets. The company also has teams based in Austria, France and Russia to serve the Europe and Russia markets; Dubai, UAE, to serve the MEA market; Ormeau, Australia to serve the Australasian market; as well as Texas, USA and Belo Horizonte, Brazil to effectively serve the vast Americas market.
Learn more about CDE www.cdegroup.com
About The Role
Job Purpose
The Stores and Logistics Supervisor is responsible for leading the stores function and managing inter-site logistics and transport operations to ensure the efficient, safe, and timely flow of materials. The role works closely with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding service to operations, supporting production and business objectives.
Please note, this job description is not exhaustive as other duties may be required to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Key Responsibilities
Stores and Inventory Management
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Lead and supervise a team of Stores Operatives, ensuring high performance, engagement, and adherence to standards
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Manage goods receipt, storage, issuing, and dispatch activities
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Ensure accurate inventory control, stock integrity, and cycle counting processes
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Maintain optimal stock levels to support uninterrupted operations
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Ensure all materials are correctly identified, stored, and handled in line with company procedures
Logistics and Transport Coordination
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Plan and manage inter-site logistics operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of materials
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Coordinate internal and external transport providers
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Monitor delivery schedules and resolve any logistics issues proactively
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Ensure full compliance with transport regulations and company policies
Operational Support and cross Functional Collaboration
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Work closely with Production, Procurement, Planning, and Quality teams to align material availability with operational requirements
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Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service levels, efficiency, and cost control
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Act as a key point of contact for logistics and stores-related queries
Team Leadership and Development
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Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development of Stores Operatives
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Set clear objectives and performance expectations for the team
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Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Health, Safety and Compliance
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Ensure safe working practices are always adhered to
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Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
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Support audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented
Continuous Improvement
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Identify and implement process improvements within stores and logistics operations
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Drive efficiency, accuracy, and cost-saving initiatives
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Utilize KPI data to monitor performance and implement corrective actions
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Inventory accuracy
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On-time delivery / inter-site transfer performance
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Stock availability
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Cost control within logistics and transport
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Team productivity and performance
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Health & safety compliance
Other
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To adhere to CDE policy and practice.
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To carry out any other duties within reason and capability associated with this role.
Required Criteria
- Proven experience in a stores, warehouse, or logistics supervisory role
- Experience managing inter site logistics and transport coordination
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Solid understanding of inventory management systems and processes
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Desired Criteria
- Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
- Transport or logistics-related qualification
Skills Needed
Time Management/Organisational skills, Decision Making, Keeping People Informed
About The Company
WE ARE CDE. ENGINEERED FOR YOU
We empower our customers to transform waste into valuable resources through innovative co-creation, laying the foundations for the circular economy.
We help our customers maximise their natural resources in the most sustainable way possible – with greater efficiency and less waste than ever before. Our unparalleled speed and scale are down to our proximity to our customers and our deep understanding of their challenges. Our track record of proven solutions consistently meets our customers’ needs precisely, operating in challenging environments from the Arctic to the Equator.
Wet processing is our sole focus –our experience and expertise is unmatched in this field.
Every day, in everything we do, we strive to do it right. We want to be the best at what we do and deliver the maximum benefit for our customers. We pull together, as a team, in pursuit of this common cause. Our “Customer for Life” mentality fortifies each of our projects, with CDE engineers delivering continuous, limitless support.
Company Culture
We recognise that it is our people that have established CDE as market leader in developing solutions for the wet processing industry both within natural materials processing and waste recycling sectors.
OUR PURPOSE IS TO CREATE OUR BEST WORLD, A TON AT A TIME.
To do that, we must continue to build our global team by adding the most ambitious, driven and talented people. We will challenge you, elevate you and broaden your horizons. We will help you to be the best you can be both personally and professionally.
We are renowned for our energy and can do attitude…. and at times seemingly delivering the impossible. We also know that all the will in the world won’t take us anywhere unless we work together. And we like to have fun together - life’s too short and we spend most of it at work. If we lose the power to laugh, we lose the power to think.
We will continue to add the most dynamic, ambitious and talented individuals to the CDE team.
Company Benefits
Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, A diversity program, Opportunity to travel, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme, Hybrid Working, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Bereavement leave, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Staff celebration events
Salary
Not disclosed