Warehouse Manager

Equals One Ltd ,
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Overview

Warehouse Manager High Wycombe HP12 Full time Our client is one of the UK’s largest privately-owned distributors of steel tubes, fittings, valves & pipe supports. A privately-owned SME distributing pipeline equipment to the building services trade. Operating from 5 UK locations and profitably trading under current ownership for 18-years. Group turnover in the region of £22 million versus historic turnover in 2001 of £1million. A company with a demonstrable track record of responsible and profitable growth and job creation. A fully employee owned business where all 120 employees are shareholders of differing proportions. A business that fully delegates and empowers all employees to fulfil their career ambitions, enjoy their work and time with Shawston. Employees who think like business owners. They are now looking to recruit a Warehouse Manager. Ideally you will possess a proven track record in Warehousing/Logistics. This role would suit an individual who is looking to grow and develop with a forward-thinking company. Key responsibilities but not limited to: - Ensure full compliance and adherence to all internal processes. Achieve and maintain stock accuracy in line with our internal KPI’s. Ensure a proactive approach is taken to warehouse replenishment and maintaining healthy stock levels. Manage and oversee the goods in and despatch operation. Resource Planning responsibilities for the whole warehouse operation. Ensure all customer returns, supplier returns and specials are processed in a timely fashion and in line with process. Conduct RTW’s and absence management meetings for all warehouse personnel as required. Managing and co-ordinating daily and annual PI counts. A continual focus on employee engagement and the exploration of innovative ways in which this can be maintained. Proficient in the use of our Warehouse Management System (WMS) and all stock related functions. Ensure service level issues are addressed, handled accordingly and the Customer Log updated in a timely fashion. Performance management and error management to ensure all internal KPI’s are met and service levels remain industry leading. Maintain high levels of housekeeping, standards and 5S methodology. Full adherence to company code of conduct policy ensuring any non-conformance is dealt with formally. Manage and oversee warehouse training and succession planning. Complete and document quarterly 1-2-1 performance reviews with all warehouse personnel. Background and Experience A proven track record within a Warehouse Manager / Logistics Manager role. Competent in the use of Warehouse Management Systems. Proficient in all areas of people management. Enthusiastic, driven, proactive and focused. Able to handle and prioritise incoming calls and e-mails. Persuasive operator with excellent change management skills. An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop, maintain and exploit strong internal and excellent external relationships at all levels. Detailed knowledge of Microsoft applications. Experience in Sage extremely beneficial. A background in Lean Six Sigma and 5S methodologies advantageous. Interested? Please send your cv by return.