Warehouse Manager

As Warehouse Manager you will be responsible for overseeing excellent standards of operation through effective management of the warehousing liaison with the Buying team on logistics arrangements. These teams handle the needs of our customers throughout the UK and Ireland from our established network of distribution depots. You will proactively manage tactical excellence in receiving sales order picking packing shipping manpower planning value added services and quality assurance. You will actively develop relationships with our transport supplier and ensure continuous review and improvement is maintained in the warehouse and logistics.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Systems & Finance:

• Efficient management of order processing and stock management systems and processes to improve performance profitability and service levels.

Warehousing / Logistics:

• Manage strategic stock management in liaison with the Buying team.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including:
• Distribution costs
• Pick rates
• Inventory accuracy
• Warehouse efficiency levels and attendance
• Inbound and outbound service levels
• Accurate record keeping and Warehouse administration duties.
• Ensure product specific transport / storage requirements are adhered to.
• Optimize physical material flow by identifying and eliminating safety hazards and waste.
• Adhere to and improve SOP’s to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to operations (quantity labelling correct products)
• Identify any problems relating to the product process and quality and implement effective costconscious solutions.

Suppliers:

• Record and report Daytoday issues with suppliers to focus on:
• Performance
• Service levels
• Quality Incidents
• Date issues

People Management:

• Delivery of a highperformance service culture through the coaching and development of the distribution and picking teams.
• Ensure the implementation of adequate resourcing performance management communication and development of staff.
• Complete regular performance reviews manage attendance holidays disciplinary issues and procedures of your direct reports.
• Ensure strong communication between teams under your leadership and facilitate up to date exchange of information in support of the implementation of change and improvements.

Health Safety Environmental & Facilities:

• Assume full responsibility for full Warehouse environment.
• Ensure that facilities are maintained in a clean and safe manner and emphasize good safety practices through safety awareness training programs and policies.
• Ensure all employees are trained in the safe operation of equipment.
• Review and introduce opportunities to be as environmentally friendly as possible.

General:

• Ensure that the site operates within cost targets company policy and legal requirements.
• Completes all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain high levels of communication across all departments.