Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
The Head of Warehousing will oversee all warehousing operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance within the logistics department. This role is based in West Yorkshire and requires strong leadership skills to drive operational excellence whilst maintaining / building team engagement
Client Details
This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within their sector. The company has a commitment to operational excellence and high-quality standards. They are currently reviewing all aspects of the business to ensure the business is fit for growth, therefore, this is a great time to join a put your stamp on the role.
Description
As Head of Warehousing, you will,
- Review existing,
- Infrastructure, does the footprint best serve both internal and external customers and perform on efficiency, cost, and future capacity
- Systems, does the current platform support inbound and outbound (including an Ecom operation)
- Processes, are they mapped out in the most efficient manner, and is there opportunity to automate and remove transactional (non-value add)
- Skills, does the team have the capability to operate in a different way and raise performance. What are the training needs and succession plan?
- With the support of senior leadership, reshape the warehousing operations to build service levels, control costs, and enable growth
- Ensure compliance and health, safety is at the centre of all decisions
- Manage and lead a team, providing clear direction and support to build engagement and performance
Profile
A successful Head of Warehousing should have:
- Proven expertise in warehouse management and be able to demonstrate where they have either consolidated operations or / and built capacity
- Knowledge of Ecom fulfillment, as well as retail store replenishment
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams through change
- Comprehensive understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Proven at a leadership level and enable to sell investment plans, operation change requirements, and raise the proven of the function
Job Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000 per annum.
- Permanent role offering stability and career progression opportunities.
- A chance to work with a reputable organisation
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