Yeovil based Warehouse Manager for a Growing Business
- Great opportunity to progress your Warehouse Leadership career.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established large organisation based in Yeovil.
With a strong reputation for quality, they are committed to providing top-notch products to their customers, and are now seeking a dedicated Warehouse Manager to join their logistics team.
They operate within the Logistics, Distribution, and Supply Chain sector.
Job Description
Core aspects of the Warehouse Operations Manager role include:
- End-to-End Supply Chain Management: Oversee the full supply chain process, ensuring efficient procurement, inventory control, and demand planning to meet business needs.
- Optimize Logistics Operations: Manage warehouse, transport, and distribution activities to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
- Supplier & Vendor Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and key stakeholders to drive performance and cost efficiencies.
- Inventory & Stock Control: Ensure accurate stock levels, reduce waste, and improve inventory forecasting to avoid shortages or overstocking.
- Customer Order Fulfilment: Oversee sales order processing, ensuring on-time and in-full (OTIF) deliveries while maintaining excellent customer service.
- Data-Driven Performance Management: Monitor and analyse supply chain KPIs, such as lead times, cost per unit, and supplier performance, to drive continuous improvement.
- Warehouse & Facility Oversight: Manage warehouse operations, ensuring optimal layout, stock movement, and safety compliance.
- Process Improvement & Cost Reduction: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, negotiate better supplier terms, and reduce operational costs without compromising service quality.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, sales, and finance teams to align supply chain strategies with business goals.
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, and industry regulations, mitigating risks across the supply chain.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Warehouse Manager should have:
- Proven experience in warehouse management
- Proficiency in warehouse software packages and MS Office
- Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods
- Excellent leadership skills and the ability to manage 30 employees
- Strong decision-making skills and a hands-on approach to work
- An understanding of health and safety regulations
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Must be able to commute daily to Yeovil, 5 days per week
What's on Offer
- A competitive salary between £60,000 and £65,000 per annum
- Car Allowance of £9,000
- Holiday leave of 20 days plus bank holidays
- An opportunity to work in a large, well-established retail organisation
- A supportive and professional work environment
If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for logistics and warehouse management, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to join our team in Yeovil.