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Heavy Building Material Supervisor - Brooks Cork

We wish to recruit a results-driven Heavy Building Material Supervisor to actively seek out and engage customer prospects in the Cork area. The Heavy Building Material Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the purchasing, stock management, and coordination of heavy building materials. This role also involves handling customer inquiries, managing sales representative relations, processing quotations and orders, and possibly managing a small ledger of accounts. The Supervisor will ensure smooth and efficient operations within the materials department, ensuring accurate stock levels, timely deliveries, and effective communication with both internal teams and customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the procurement and stock management of heavy building materials (HBM).
• Maintain optimal stock levels, monitoring usage and reordering materials as necessary.
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to obtain competitive pricing, and ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and manage stock discrepancies.
• Coordinate with the accounts team to ensure payment terms are met and invoices are processed correctly.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers via phone and email, addressing inquiries, complaints, and providing product information.
• Process customer orders, ensuring timely order fulfillment, and accurate documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of quotations and sales proposals for customers, working closely with sales reps to provide competitive pricing.
• Collaborate with sales representatives to discuss new orders, delivery schedules, and any special customer requirements.
• Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction and address any issues that arise post-sale.
• Manage a small ledger of accounts, ensuring that payments are processed and accounts are up to date.
• Work with the finance team to resolve any billing issues, discrepancies, or overdue accounts.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions and ensure that financial reports are in compliance with company policies.
• Provide administrative support to senior management, including preparing reports, maintaining files, and organizing schedules.
• Coordinate delivery and logistics, ensuring timely and efficient dispatch of materials to customers.
• Handle any administrative tasks related to the stock control system, ensuring data accuracy.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within the heavy building materials or construction industry.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and stock control.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, sales representatives, and internal teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for managing data and preparing reports.
• Familiarity with account management software and financial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in the building materials or construction supply industry, ideally in a supervisory role.
• Experience handling quotations, orders, and customer communications is essential.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Customer-focused with a proactive approach to solving problems.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance Related Bonus.
• Company Mobile Phone.
• Access to Company Pension Scheme.
• Opportunity for Excellent Career.
• Staff Discount.
• Long Service Leave and Recognition.

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Closing date:  4:00pm Friday 3rd January 2025

Trade Counter Assistant - Brooks Sligo

We wish to recruit a Trade Counter Assistant who will play a fundamental role providing excellent customer service in the Sligo area. This is a customer facing role, providing an outstanding level of service at our Trade Counter and over the phone and maximising sales at every opportunity. As part of the branch team, this is an excellent role for the right person to develop their skills and experience within our industry.

This role will include:

• Providing excellent customer service at our busy Trade Counter maintaining high company standards
• Assisting customers/potential customers on their product selection detailing benefits/technical features of products
• Cash handling and operation of our in-house stock system.
• Assisting the Shop Manager with merchandising and keeping the shop at the highest standards of health and safety and cleanliness.
• Maintaining effective communications with our suppliers regarding the sourcing and delivery of products.
• Providing support to our Internal Sales Team and External Sales Team

Criteria:

• Previous experience of providing excellent face to face customer service within a Retail/Sales/Trade Counter environment essential
• Good knowledge of Building Materials/products or willingness to learn
• Excellent teamwork and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient in the use of IT and have good computer literacy
• Reliable and punctual

Benefits 

• Company Pension Scheme
• Competitive Salary
• Staff Training
• Staff Discount
• Long Service Leave and Recognition

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Closing date:  4:00pm Friday 3rd January 2025

Trade Counter Assistant - Dublin Plywood & Veneer

The Dublin Plywood and Veneer Company Ltd (DPV) are currently looking to recruit a Trade Counter Assistant to join a team in a well-established distribution company based in Finglas, Co Dublin. This is a customer facing role, providing an outstanding level of service at our Trade Counter and over the phone and maximising sales at every opportunity. As part of the branch team, this is an excellent role for the right person to develop their skills and experience within our industry.

This role will include:

• Providing excellent customer service at our busy Trade Counter maintaining high company standards.
• Assisting customers/potential customers on their product selection detailing benefits/technical features of products.
• Cash handling and operation of our in-house stock system.
• Assisting the Shop Manager with merchandising and keeping the shop at the highest standards of health and safety and cleanliness.
• Maintaining effective communications with our suppliers regarding the sourcing and delivery of products.
• Providing support to our Internal Sales Team and External Sales Team.

Criteria:

• Previous experience of providing excellent face to face customer service within a Retail/Sales/Trade Counter environment essential.
• Good knowledge of Building Materials/products or willingness to learn.
• Excellent teamwork and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficient in the use of IT and have good computer literacy.
• Reliable and punctual.

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Competitive Salary
• Staff Training
• Staff Discount
• Long Service Leave and Recognition

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Closing date:  4:00pm Friday 3rd January 2025

Yard Supervisor - Dublin Plywood and Veneer

We wish to recruit an Operations (Yard) Supervisor to join our The Dublin Plywood and Veneer Company Ltd- Finglas Branch to effectively manage operations within the yard ensuring it is safe and well organised. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills and experience within our industry. As part of the branch team, you will play a vital role in our continued success, providing excellent customer service.

This role will include:

• Supervision of Operations and Yard Staff.
• Delivering a high standard of customer service as appropriate to their specific needs.
• Stock Management to include maintenance of adequate stock levels.
• Assist in co-ordinating and helping with deliveries, customer collections and daily duties including Forklift operation.
• Ensuring yard area is kept safe, clear and well managed at all times in line with Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Criteria:

• Committed with a strong work ethic.
• Must have working knowledge of building materials and their application.
• Previous experience of managing/supervising a small team and can demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
• Must be able to prioritise and plan according to business requirements.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and team working skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must be IT literate and demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Competitive Salary
• Staff Training
• Staff Discount
• Long Service Leave and Recognition

To apply please:

Email CV to:  [email protected]

Closing date:  4:00pm Friday 3rd January 2025