COMPANY:
Specialist Sports Group is a well-established and expanding sporting goods agency offering Sales, Marketing, Distribution, and Creative solutions to performance sports brands including world leading brand adidas. Specialist Sports is based on the western edge of Southampton, England.
Specialist Sports have distribution responsibility for 12 product categories across the UK, Ireland, Europe and several other territories around the world. The category portfolio includes Rugby, Hockey, Cricket, Tennis, Track & Field, Olympic Sports and Teamwear featuring a range of products used by many of the world’s best athletes and grassroots enthusiasts. Specialist Sports are custodians of the adidas brand in these categories and hold Sports Marketing contracts with relevant Governing Bodies, leading clubs, and athletes. Additionally, sister company Specialist Sports Creation holds the global license to manufacture adidas apparel, accessories and hardgoods across a number of categories including Rugby and Cricket in support of the wider commercial strategy.
LOGISTICS / FULFILLMENT / DISTRIBUTION:
With defined territory distribution responsibilities and over 400 domestic and export customers, Specialist Sports pride themselves on offering strong stock and service levels to facilitate high service levels with quick reaction to daily demand and precise handling of forward orders, utilising multiple leading couriers to ensure on time in full delivery. Specialist Sports operate a fully integrated accounting and stock control system through which an average of 7000 outbound units are processed every week with all items barcode scanned for fulfilment and stock control accuracy.
To ensure a continual improvement of service levels and ensure increased demand continues to be met, Specialist Sports are seeking a Warehouse Operative to join an existing team responsible for handling inbound stock deliveries, sales order manipulation and onward distribution to customers.
ROLE:
The successful candidate will be expected to join an experienced and effective team to deliver on day-to-day and seasonal company objectives enhancing customer service and satisfaction levels. The role will demand:
Team participation
Working as part of an existing team of experienced warehouse personnel
Tackling daily tasks with accuracy, energy and a flexible approach with willingness to take on tasks according to seasonal demand and priorities
Facilities
Assisting with maintenance of the warehouse facility and environment to a level befitting a distributor of market leading performance sporting goods
Stock
Efficient handling and processing of stock deliveries as required with efficient division and storage to assigned locations
Systems
Aptitude for IT stock control systems including hand-held scanners which are vital for efficient and accurate stock control and outbound order tracking
Distribution
Identification of the correct courier/service for specific domestic or international destinations to ensure leading service and customer satisfaction levels while remaining conscious of shipping costs
Candidates will ideally hold some relevant experience and have an enthusiastic professional approach and personal drive to enhance Specialist Sports’ position as an effective route to market for adidas performance sports categories.
PACKAGE:
Successful candidates will benefit from competitive remuneration based on experience plus the opportunity for bonus based on company results.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £25,610.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- forklift truck licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
