Assistant Depot Manager

Talent Finder; Witham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Company pension

Job summary

Talent Finder is seeking an Assistant Depot Manager in Witham to support daily depot operations, supervise warehouse staff and optimise logistics and supply chain processes. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a warehouse or logistics setting and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with TMS, WMS and ERP systems, help manage shipping/receiving, inventory accuracy and health and safety, while contributing to cost-saving opportunities and process

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a logistics or warehouse environment.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, logistics management and warehouse operations.
• Hands-on experience with TMS, WMS and ERP systems.
• Experience with shipping and receiving procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong focus on safety and operational accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to support and implement process improvements.
• Experience working with 3PL providers.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Depot Manager with daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving and inventory management.
• Supervise warehouse staff, ensuring safety procedures are followed and productivity targets are met.
• Coordinate transportation management systems (TMS) to optimise delivery schedules and freight movements.
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve service levels.
• Use warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems to maintain inventory accuracy and streamline workflows.
• Oversee forklift operations, ensuring appropriate training, certification and safe handling of materials.
• Monitor profit and loss statements to support financial accountability and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Supply chain knowledge

TMS

WMS

ERP systems

Shipping/receiving

Process improvements

3PL awareness

Safety and compliance

Tools

TMS

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Depot Manager | Witham | Full Time | £17.00 per hour

The Role

As Assistant Depot Manager, you will support the Depot Manager with daily depot operations, supervising warehouse staff and helping to optimise logistics, transportation and supply chain processes. The role will suit someone with previous supervisory experience within a warehouse or logistics environment who is confident working in a fast-paced operational setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Depot Manager with daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving and inventory management
• Supervise warehouse staff, ensuring safety procedures are followed and productivity targets are met
• Coordinate transportation management systems (TMS) to optimise delivery schedules and freight movements
• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve service levels
• Use warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP systems to maintain inventory accuracy and streamline workflows
• Oversee forklift operations, ensuring appropriate training, certification and safe handling of materials
• Monitor profit and loss statements to support financial accountability and identify cost-saving opportunities

Requirements

• Proven supervisory experience within a logistics or warehouse environment
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, logistics management and warehouse operations
• Hands-on experience with TMS, WMS and ERP systems
• Experience with shipping and receiving procedures
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong focus on safety and operational accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to support and implement process improvements
• Experience working with 3PL providers
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies

What's In It For You

• 28 days' annual leave per annum, including all statutory Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme