Material Services Supervisor

Position Description

The Role of the Material Services Supervisor (MSS) is to develop and manage a Supply Chain Team effectively in order to deliver all work programmes to the highest standards while maximising Team Performance. The MSS has responsibility for the safe and cost-effective management of material under their control.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team in a safe and cost-effective handling and storage of material, ensuring compliance with Environmental legislation
• Develop excellent relationships with the delivery organisation and positively influence the material planning process
• Utilise EWM/SAP and other systems for effective material management, ensuring accurate stocking levels are maintained and stock takes / reconciliations are carried out as required
• Co‑ordinate material deliveries and movements across the DSS Warehouse, Logistics Team and Depots and respond effectively to emergency material requirements (e.g., storm situations)
• Co-ordinate and lead Process Changes
• Schedule and allocate tasks to team members
• Take responsibility for team performance by agreeing, implementing and monitoring individual and team goals
• Coach and support team members to enhance performance, promote collaboration, and foster an open working environment
• Communicate clearly and in a timely manner, encouraging feedback and ensuring relevant information is shared within and beyond the team
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor key activities and report on progress
• Assist the relevant Manager with key projects as needed

Experience and Qualification

Essential 

• Minimum of 5 years Supply Chain/Logistics experience
• Prior experience in Supply Chain people management or significant ESB Supply Chain expertise.
• Strong IT capability, particularly in the use of SAP and Microsoft Office applications in particular Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to use data and analytics to support effective decision‑making and problem‑solving
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, on both a personal and a team basis, including the completion of safety audits, safety performance reviews and safety coaching
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate a team, with experience in developing, training, and mentoring new and existing staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong stakeholder‑management capability
• Highly motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Willingness to learn, develop, and support continuous improvement
• Full, clean driving licence

Desirable

Qualification in Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience

Location

Position is based in one of the following ESB Depots:

• Cork
• Tralee
• Killarney

Reporting to

National Depots Manager

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Career development through mentoring and training 
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

€49,000 - €56,000 per annum.