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Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working within a Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management, Materials Management or Receipt & Distribution environment.
- Experience
Experience of reviewing operational processes, procedures and working practices.
- Experience
Experience of gathering, validating and recording information from a range of sources.
- Experience
Experience of investigating issues, identifying findings and making recommendations.
- Experience
Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders in a customer focussed environment.
- Experience
Experience of using electronic systems, operational data and management information.
- Skills & Knowledge
Good understanding of Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Replenishment and Goods Receipting processes.
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to gather, analyse and interpret information from multiple sources.
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to identifying risks, non-compliance, service variation and opportunities for improvement.
- Skills & Knowledge
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to undertake observations, interviews and evidence gathering activities.
- Skills & Knowledge
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications and electronic systems.
- Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work.
- Education/Qualification
Educated to A-Level standard, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, training or experience.
- Education/Qualification
Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Education/Qualification
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications and electronic systems.
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience within a hospital, healthcare or other complex operational environment.
- Experience
Experience of audit, compliance, benchmarking, assurance or service review activities.
- Experience
Experience of inventory management, replenishment and stock control processes.
- Experience
Experience of report writing, findings, documentation and presentation of information.
- Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS Supply Chain and Supply Chain Materials Management processes.
- Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of audit, compliance and assurance methodologies.
- Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of workforce, inventory and service performance measures
- Education/Qualification
Qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Inventory Management, Audit or a related discipline.
- Education/Qualification
Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPS, CILT) or working towards professional accreditation.
Job overview
To support the delivery of the Supply Chain Materials Management Audit Programme across NWLPS managed sites, undertaking structured reviews of operational Supply Chain activities, compliance and service performance.
To assess compliance with the Supply Chain Materials Management Service Policy and agreed operational standards, identifying areas of variation, operational risk, non-compliance and opportunities for improvement.
To undertake site audits, stakeholder engagement and benchmarking activities across Supply Chain operations, including workforce, inventory management, goods receipting, distribution, customer service, health and safety and associated processes.
To produce evidence-based findings, assurance scores, observations and recommendations that support decision making, future service improvement, standardisation and development of the future operating model.
Main duties of the job
- Audit Planning, Delivery and Stakeholder Engagement – Support the planning and delivery of the Supply Chain Materials Management Audit Programme, engaging with operational, clinical and corporate stakeholders to facilitate site reviews and evidence gathering.
- Compliance, Assurance and Benchmarking – Assess compliance with the Supply Chain Materials Management Service Policy and operational standards, benchmarking performance across sites and identifying variation, risks and areas of non-compliance.
- Service Delivery and Operational Review – Review and assess Supply Chain operational activities including inventory management, replenishment, goods receipting, distribution, customer service and workforce deployment.
- Information Analysis and Reporting – Collect, analyse and interpret audit findings, operational data and supporting evidence to produce assurance scores, observations, risk assessments and benchmarking reports.
- Recommendations and Service Improvement – Develop evidence based findings, recommendations and prioritised improvement opportunities to support future service development, standardisation and operating model design
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Bank Supply Chain Transformation Supervisor with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Supervisor (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £19.68 12.07% holiday pay + Unsocial Hours (if applicable). The contract type is Permanent: Bank. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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