Warehouse Systems Controller. Job in Birmingham The Sun Jobs

<p>Is being techy your thing? Are you experienced in warehouse management systems? Do you want to grow your warehouse experience and develop your career?</p> <p></p> <p>Here at GXO, we are looking for a <strong>Warehouse Systems Controller</strong> to join our team on our Nestle Purina contract in <strong>Hams Hall, Birmingham</strong>. You will be responsible for the maintenance and management of the warehouse management system and its associated hardware, as well as GXO systems and hardware. You'll support the operation by resolving system issues efficiently and effectively to reduce any operational downtime, whilst also supporting the operation in resolving systematic issues. </p> <p></p> <p><strong>Pay, benefits and more:</strong></p> <p></p> <p>We're looking to offer a salary of up to <strong>£37,948.29 plus night shift allowance of £3,837.60 </strong>per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme, life assurance and access to our benefits platform, including retail discounts</p> <p></p> <p><strong>What you'll do on a typical day:</strong></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>Ensure the site systems are running efficiently and where possible reduce system down time </li> <li>Coordinate the successful and continuous interfaces between the warehouse management system and the customers ERP system </li> <li>Updating location sequences to support integrations of new season inventory </li> <li>Carry out security backups of hardware and software systems </li> <li>Take an active role in crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems </li> </ul> <p></p> <p><strong>What you need to succeed at GXO:</strong></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>Strong aptitude towards warehouse management systems and associated technologies </li> <li>Innovative and creative attitude towards resolving IT issues </li> <li>Communication skills - for internal and external customers </li> <li>Able to analyse and extract system data whilst being proactive, and have the ability to devise suitable solutions to problems </li> <li>Able to work effectively under pressure whilst being structured and organised and able to absorb and interpret detail </li> </ul> <p></p> <p><strong>We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.</strong></p> <p>GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.</p> <p></p> <p>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement </p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?GmrJkbUPne2ifGa3cuD3IAt" width="0" height="0" />

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