Workshop Recruitment
Our client based in the Portsmouth area is looking to recruit an experienced Warehouse Manager, they are an industry leader in their field and a well-established company with over 20 years’ experience.
Successful candidate’s role would be to ensure the safe and efficient receipt, storage and despatch of warehouse goods. The focus will be stock accuracy and to supervise the warehouse team on a day-to-day basis. The ideal candidate will have a background in management, as well as warehouse experience and an aptitude to solving problems.
Role Responsibilities:
- Responsible for warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Monitor shipping activities for supplier and customer fulfilments
- Manage the warehouse team, providing coaching and training to improve performance
- Coordinate general logistics across multi-sites including inventory control and order fulfilment
- Collaborate with the procurement team to improve processes and improve costs
- Oversee stock levels and ensure accurate records in preparation for stock audits
- Monitor key performance indicators to achieve business goals and objectives
- Liaise with purchasing and sales department on stock availability
- Ensure returns are processed in accordance with the current process
- Manage warehouse management systems to maximise efficiency
- Ensure adherence to company policies and review processes and systems
Key Attributes:
- Strong leadership skills
- Good time management and able to prioritise effectively
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to navigate different software, SAP Knowledge an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided)
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to meet targets
- Communicate clearly and confidently with all relevant departments
- 3 years’ experience in management in a warehouse environment
- Forklift License – Reach/Counterbalance (not essential as full training will be provided)
Hours:
- Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Benefits:
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free onsite parking
- 24 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Company Events
- Birthday Voucher
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