Control Tower Operator

Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company has 117,000 employees and generated revenues of €17.1 billion in the 2015 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world

Salary: £30,293.62

Location: East Midlands Gateway
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00

Be the eyes, ears and warehouse mastermind behind the scenes of our operation, keeping cool while everything moves at 100mph whilst solving problems before anyone else notices them!  We are a leading provider of logistics and supply chain management services, looking for dedicated warehouse control tower operator to join our team. This role involes order processing, ensuring internal flow of goods and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs). If you are detail oriented, solution driven, and have experience in logistics and warehouse operations, we want to hear from you!

Your Tasks
Working as part of our control tower area on our warehouse shopfloor you will plan, monitor and control order processing and internal flow of goods to ensure on-time shipment  and compliance with specified SLAs/KPIs
Independently identify and resolve problems, initiate appropriate measures.
Communicate with specialist departments and management within Arvato
Support and implement projects related to logistics and warehouse management
Serve as the primary contact person and support for departments, account/operations management.
Provide SAP first-level IT support
Conduct inventories, stock counts, checks, and postings accurately and efficiently
Your Profile
Experience working in a warehouse environment and familiarity with logistics/transport processes
Proficiency in SAP system (WMS) and experience in using JIRA (desirable)
Customer-focused mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable, with excellent time management and organizational abilities
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access and other relevant computer applications
Excellent attention to detail with good numerical skills and record-keeping abilities
Proactive and initiative-driven approach to ensure timely completion of tasks
Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively with other departments
Commitment to organisational values and behaviors
Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take corrective action
We Offer
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days  
Pension contribution
A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary  
Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you
Employee Discount Scheme through Benefit Hub
Free car parking  Profile