Job Description – Logistics Supervisor
Location: Campsie Co. Derry
Department: Operations / Logistics
About Vertiv
Vertiv designs, manufactures, and services critical digital infrastructure that powers data centres, communication networks, and industrial applications worldwide.
Position Summary
The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day logistics operation, ensuring the efficient movement of materials, finished goods, and shipments while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, accuracy, and delivery performance. The successful candidate will supervise a team of warehouse and logistics personnel, coordinate daily workloads, and work closely with Production, Planning, Procurement, and Customer Service to support manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support the daily activities of the logistics and warehouse team.
- Allocate labour and resources to meet operational priorities and delivery schedules.
- Ensure the safe receipt, storage, movement, and dispatch of materials and finished goods.
- Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counting and stock control activities.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with transport providers.
- Ensure all shipping documentation is completed accurately and on time.
- Maintain compliance with health & safety, environmental, and company procedures.
- Monitor key logistics KPIs including:
- On-time dispatch
- Inventory accuracy
- Picking accuracy
- Shipping performance
- Productivity
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse and logistics operations.
- Support production by ensuring materials are delivered to the manufacturing floor in line with production schedules.
- Train, coach, and develop logistics team members to improve performance and engagement.
- Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and return-to-work discussions where required.
- Ensure equipment such as forklifts and material handling equipment is operated safely and maintained appropriately.
- Work collaboratively with Production, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service to resolve operational issues.
- Support audits and ensure compliance with ISO standards and company policies.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience supervising a warehouse or logistics team within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, and material flow.
- Experience coordinating inbound and outbound logistics.
- Good knowledge of health and safety legislation within a warehouse environment.
- Experience using ERP or Warehouse Management Systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE or similar).
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Desirable
- Third-level qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related discipline.
- Forklift licence or previous experience operating material handling equipment.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
- Experience within an electrical manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
What Vertiv Offers
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career development opportunities within a global organisation
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Collaborative and inclusive working environment
- Opportunity to contribute to world-class manufacturing supporting critical infrastructure globally